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  • plural of dump.
  • present tense form of dump (3rd person singular).
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dumps

[duhmps] / dʌmps /


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People living in informal settlements built on mine waste dumps are falling ill and more "houses will crack and fall into sinkholes", he said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Cole is a former cop who feels guilty about his father’s death, a backstory as lackluster as the exposition dumps that blurt it out.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Three of the country's worst illegal dumps are due to be cleaned up using taxpayers' money, the government has announced.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

A Shropshire vicar played a key role in a new two-part BBC documentary featuring Welsh Hollywood actor Michael Sheen's investigation into toxic waste dumps.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Kelvin dumps his bowl into the sink and shouts, “Thanks, Lola! Thanks, Aunties!”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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