as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
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Recent Examples of leg up
What started with bison hooves helping to restore the prairie grass continues through the Turner Endangered Species Fund, which gives the Bolson tortoise — North America’s largest and rarest tortoise — a leg up through a captive breeding program at the Armendaris Ranch in New Mexico.
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Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
However, in recent years as inflation slowed, at least some Americans were able to get a leg up as their pay was rising faster than inflation.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Philly gets the home court advantage tonight, but will that be enough to give them a leg up on the Knicks?
—Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Starship may have a leg up in its development timeline, with 11 test launches to space under its belt (and a 12th expected in a week or so) already.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
However, in recent years as inflation slowed, at least some Americans were able to get a leg up as their pay was rising faster than inflation.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Philly gets the home court advantage tonight, but will that be enough to give them a leg up on the Knicks?
—Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Starship may have a leg up in its development timeline, with 11 test launches to space under its belt (and a 12th expected in a week or so) already.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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Experts and officials say the progress is largely thanks to the billions of dollars in public spending statewide, expanding street outreach, boosting rental assistance and converting motels into shelters and supportive housing, among other efforts to alleviate homelessness.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Significantly for the Charlotte area, the region is eligible for both grants and closing cost assistance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Fever superstar Caitlin Clark led the way with game highs of 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in 24 minutes.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Pratt, Bech Parker said, was the only mayoral hopeful to show support for their effort.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The package includes airport pickup and drop-off, three nights of accommodation, daily yoga and meditation, a one-hour treatment, specialized workshops and pre- and post-retreat support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Age-old concerns about gambling are growing, as addiction hotlines see a dramatic increase in calls for help.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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This was not an adequate explanation, and the woman was now looking back over her shoulder, as if searching for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The second is the readily available and more accessible medical aesthetic industry, which received a boost during the pandemic with the normalization of treatments.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Sandy soil is also suitable as long as it is amended with compost to improve drainage and add a nutrient boost.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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Santos plays Ruby Dela Cruz, the head of a grassroots organization serving Aeta communities, while Martin plays Angelique Dumont, a European humanitarian executive overseeing aid operations across Southeast Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Italy's embassy in Colombo was providing assistance to those onboard and had contacted the Red Crescent, which offered to deploy volunteers to help provide psychological aid.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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