bump

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They can’t bump into each other or any of the 42 actors also rushing around getting in and out of costume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The recent single 2Sided depicts a night where Parks was reluctant to leave the house; only finding motivation in the chance she'd bump into her crush.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Steinfeld flaunted her pregnancy during the awards circuit earlier this year, cradling her baby bump at the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Wednesday’s additional pullback of 0.1% is also well below the 1.3% gain for the tech-focused Nasdaq and the 1.4% bump for the Magnificent 7 index.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“I’m roving as fast I can,” I say as my wheels bump over sandy rock.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga