bump

Example Sentences

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Antonelli accepted he was at fault for that, saying: "I was definitely too optimistic. I also took a massive bump and I almost spun in a straight line so also that induced the lock-up."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The Social Security Administration encourages people to delay claiming by offering a bump in payments if they wait.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

That’s because the years from adolescence into early adulthood form what memory researchers call the reminiscence bump, when we forge our strongest musical memories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The model debuted her baby bump Thursday at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where she walked the red carpet for the premiere of “Parallel Tales” along with her husband.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But suddenly, I no longer am able to bump, bump, bump.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga