chugged
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A generator chugged loudly outside, supplying electricity after the power had been cut off.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
But soon enough, stock traders learned to live with those worries—and eventually look right past them, while the U.S. economy chugged along and a new leg of the AI rally took the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.
From Slate ● May 20, 2026
“Let Me Roll It” had a funky swagger, while “Getting Better” chugged with cheerful insistence; “I’ve Just Seen a Face” showed off the group’s crisp harmonies and “Lady Madonna” its tight rhythmic interplay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026
An electric space heater chugged away in the corner of the living room, struggling to keep the cold outside where it belonged.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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