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High yields on Treasurys could also damp demand for corporate bonds that offer only a modest bump in yield over government benchmark bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

"We observed that the atoms, which are only a few nanometers in size, bump into each other as if they were much larger," says Thywissen.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

Much of the bump is because of continued efficiencies in the oil patch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

The bump in energy costs pushed up Treasury yields as traders worried about inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

I bump his fist with mine, hoping it tells him the thank-you I can’t.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

At Goldman, Solomon said that the AI investment cycle would inevitably have bumps in the road, including potential market resets, but predicted those hiccups would be temporary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Earlier superluminous supernovae had occasionally shown one or two bumps, often explained as shock waves colliding with shells of gas surrounding the dying star.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

Among other bumps in the road was the matter of Euro 2028.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

For example, you might hit speed bumps in finding housing.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

The worst thing I experienced was heat rash, tiny bumps on my skin that itched at night, along with a handful of mosquito bites.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

However, Merck also bumped up its full-year sales outlook as new product launches bolstered its topline in the second quarter, helping sales come in above Wall Street’s expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

The footwear and apparel company also bumped up its profit forecast for the fiscal year, but kept its sales outlook unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Ferguson recalled that the pair bumped into each other at Wentworth Golf Club a few weeks after the end of the season and there was no animosity as they spent time together.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

A shattered teacup bumped by a child playing in a booth seat resulted in a charge to the parent of $5.47.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

I sit up in bed, and Siunek waves like we just bumped into each other at the park.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

The submarine contract gives Carney "significant credibility" in his efforts to prove he is bumping up defence spending, said David Perry, the president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

If it’s 6%, then it’s a no-brainer to say you should consider at least bumping up your contributions by 1 percentage point so that you don’t leave free money on the table.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, recalled bumping into Duffy last year and remarking that his skin was glowing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

Morgan stands firm that ServiceTitan is a “top pick,” bumping its price target to $124 from $118.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

At the last moment, Nathan jumped to the side, and the angler fish’s body launched above the surface, its head bumping against the ceiling again.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young