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(rare) Digressing from subject to subject
“It still remains the case that this leaping discourse is undergirded by a perfect coherence that renders a careful examination.”
In the act of jumping or bouncing
An act of jumping into the air
Present participle for to jump or leap, to a great height, or with great force
“He would then run across the toolbox and leap into the air like a flying squirrel with his arms held wide open.”
(leap over) Present participle for to jump or leap over something, such as an obstacle
“The third, younger and smaller, couldn't leap over the fence. Instead, it ran along the perimeter.”
Present participle for to move or react quickly or suddenly
“You will quickly realize that people may be somewhat tempted by the carrot, but will leap into action to avoid the stick.”
Present participle for to arrive at hastily, especially a decision
“The shrewd insight, the fertile hunch, or the sudden leap to a decision can be the most valuable coin of the executive at work.”
Present participle for to accept (an opportunity) eagerly
“While I'm on the topic, let me leap at the opportunity to discredit a flawed piece of advice many people get at some point in their writing lives.”
Present participle for to increase, especially suddenly or dramatically
“We expect sales to leap significantly this year compared to the year prior.”
Present participle for to move hurriedly or as by bouncing or twitching
Present participle for to spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
Present participle for to move about or around quickly and randomly
Present participle for to jump or dive quickly and energetically
Present participle for to leave or exit
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