bump

Example Sentences

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The bump in valuation can mean a few things.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

That’s partly because consumer expect the bump at the pump to precipitate broader inflation, as has happened in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Staff were offered a staggered 10% pay rise over three years with a 3.5% bump in the first year, following by 3.25% in the two years after.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Jonesy is watching me as the bus slows down and humps over a speed bump.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell