Leapfrogged is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Leapfrogged meaning
simple past and past participle of leapfrog.
Using Leapfrogged
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of leapfrog.
- In the example corpus, leapfrogged often appears in combinations such as: has leapfrogged, have leapfrogged, leapfrogged by.
Context around Leapfrogged
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 11 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Leapfrogged
- In this selection, "leapfrogged" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, england, beaconsfield, instead, washington, opponents and celtic stand out and add context to how "leapfrogged" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include actress has leapfrogged both nigel and and beaconsfield leapfrogged them into. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "leapfrogged" sits close to words such as abdulkadir, abed and abhay, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with leapfrogged
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Consequently, New England leapfrogged Washington to seize control over the third overall pick in the draft. (16 words)
It leapfrogged us in the way we embrace the use of technology and offering virtual meetings. (16 words)
That's the claim from Spain, with the MLS said to have leapfrogged 's likeliest destination. (16 words)
There is no doubt this was a monumental result for Chris Wilder’s side, who have leapfrogged Leeds and move up into second in the table, but neither is it the disaster it may appear for Marcelo Bielsa’s team. (40 words)
Arsenal had endured a three-game winless run in recent weeks and were leapfrogged by Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night after they lost 3-1 to the Citizens at the Emirates Stadium. (39 words)
The biggest risk for some companies is that they will either be leapfrogged by a more innovative and opportunistic competitor or they will miss a once-in-a-cycle opportunity to make a big leap in their market. (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
Actress has leapfrogged both Nigel Harman and Bobby Brazier into top spot in the betting, now trading at 7/4 after scoring a sensational 38 in Saturday’s episode.
Arsenal had endured a three-game winless run in recent weeks and were leapfrogged by Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night after they lost 3-1 to the Citizens at the Emirates Stadium.
Consequently, New England leapfrogged Washington to seize control over the third overall pick in the draft.
Critically, it means the Bloods fall from third to fifth on the ladder, as Wandin and Beaconsfield leapfrogged them into third and fourth, respectively.
Devastatingly, they lost two late goals, and Korea instead leapfrogged the home nation to secure the tournament.
It leapfrogged us in the way we embrace the use of technology and offering virtual meetings.
The biggest risk for some companies is that they will either be leapfrogged by a more innovative and opportunistic competitor or they will miss a once-in-a-cycle opportunity to make a big leap in their market.
Ciaran McGuckin scored the only goal as Yeovil leapfrogged opponents Dagenham & Redbridge in the Vanarama National League table.
Coupled with Sydney's poor form continuing in a humbling defeat to Port Adelaide, the result has meant Chris Fagan's side has leapfrogged the ladder leaders in premiership betting markets.
Meanwhile, Penn State (6-0, 3-0 Big 10) leapfrogged both Ohio State and Alabama for the third spot.
Scott Parker's outfit, who are the only side to have beaten United this term, leapfrogged into second position after recording a 2-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
Tavernier netted two penalties in a 3-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in Perth this afternoon – a result which ensured the Glasgow club leapfrogged Celtic into first place in the cinch Premiership.
The Jets leapfrogged over the Bulldogs to take the key fifth place on the Group Seven Rugby League ladder after winning 42-10 on Sunday at the Bomaderry Sporting Complex.
While the BC Conservative Party has leapfrogged United in the polls, Kamloops area MLAs say they have data showing their support remains strong.
Addressing the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, Kovind said that in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business rankings, India has leapfrogged to the 63rd position, moving up by 79 places.
That's the claim from Spain, with the MLS said to have leapfrogged 's likeliest destination.
The Zags – who earned 15 first-place votes after having 19 a week earlier – spent four weeks atop the poll and went 7-0 during their stint at No. 1 before the Bears leapfrogged them.
Prajnesh is now ranked 102 in the men’s singles rankings with a jump of seven places while Ankita leapfrogged 35 places to a career-high 168 in the women’s singles.
There is no doubt this was a monumental result for Chris Wilder’s side, who have leapfrogged Leeds and move up into second in the table, but neither is it the disaster it may appear for Marcelo Bielsa’s team.
They leapfrogged Conference B rivals Scarlets, who they face next in the league, before playing third-place Ulster and Glasgow, as they aim to reach the latter stages for a second consecutive season.
Common combinations with leapfrogged
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- has leapfrogged 4×
- have leapfrogged 4×
- leapfrogged by 3×
- leapfrogged the 3×
- leapfrogged both 2×
- leapfrogged them 2×
- leapfrogged over 2×
- leapfrogged to 2×
- leapfrogged from 2×