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
Keeping the natural curvature of your spine, lift both legs up into a tabletop position (knees and hips bent at 90 degrees).
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
For early-career scientists, NIH funding is crucial for getting a leg up in a difficult career path.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Infinite Reality has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Obsess, giving it a leg up in the growing world of 3D digital stores and experiences.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
While Gen Z might not be facing the best financial odds, the young generation does seem to be getting a leg up on their retirement savings, according to a report released in September 2024.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
For early-career scientists, NIH funding is crucial for getting a leg up in a difficult career path.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Infinite Reality has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Obsess, giving it a leg up in the growing world of 3D digital stores and experiences.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
While Gen Z might not be facing the best financial odds, the young generation does seem to be getting a leg up on their retirement savings, according to a report released in September 2024.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, as of February 2025, the war in Ukraine has left 12.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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For years, Tesla has faced criticism and investigations over the safety of its advanced driver assistance software following several crashes, including a fatal one, according to Reuters.—
Siobhan McAndrew,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The true freshman currently averages 19.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Harden also had 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Families are encouraged to seek support at Norton Sound Health Corporation.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thank you guys for all the support, all the time money, energy wasted growing up and going from meet to game to practice, every day.—
Julie Mazziotta,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Morningstar model of retirement outcomes projects eligible Americans to receive a boost of 12% to their wealth in retirement.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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And both government and healthcare employers could soon feel the effects of the Trump administration’s moves to pare federal payrolls and public aid that is critical for health services and social assistance.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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These unprecedented changes have drawn significant criticism from humanitarian organizations, foreign governments, and political opponents, who claim that the Trump administration is abandoning America's historic commitment to global development and humanitarian aid.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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