pumped

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But another former Democratic presidential hopeful has outspent him overall, as billionaire Michael Bloomberg pumped about $1 billion of his own fortune into his unsuccessful 2020 White House bid.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The company said on Tuesday alone, it had pumped 660 million litres of water to customers across the region - more than 100 million litres more than the average for a day.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It pumped out nearly 20 million tonnes of planet-heating carbon dioxide in 2022, making it the world's highest-emitting oil refinery, according to non-profit Climate Trace.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A giant hose is lifted from the laden ship to the empty one and oil is pumped, sometimes more than a million barrels at a go.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

When she made it to the front, Dean pumped her hand, then handed her a shiny trophy.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn