bumped
Example Sentences
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But Ohtani’s struggles bumped him down to the No. 5 and 4 spots in the Dodgers’ lineup for games 3 and 4, respectively, against the Atlanta Braves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
It was responsible for 60% of passengers who were involuntarily bumped last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Having been bashed, bumped and bruised on his way to winning Gladiators earlier this year, you might expect Josh McDonald wants to put his feet up.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Involuntary bumping is relatively rare—fewer than 25,000 people were involuntarily bumped last year on U.S. airlines out of the millions who flew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He swayed so much that his shoulders bumped against the walls on either side.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
