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hopper

[hop-er] / ˈhɒp ər /




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“This creates a strong platform to invest with discipline into our distinctive deep hopper of oil & gas opportunities,” BP said.

From MarketWatch Feb. 10, 2026

Bills don’t get passed merely because someone drops a draft in the hopper.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 26, 2025

And then in the seventh he took a hit away from Barger when he bare-handed a high hopper and threw to first, beating the runner by half a step.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 1, 2025

After watching the first six episodes of its full 12, you may thank the Universe that there aren’t more rounds in the hopper.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2025

Enrique notices a blanket on a nearby hopper.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Job hoppers often make the switch for more money.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The dust at this busy recycling plant is pervasive and the steady noise of hoppers and conveyor belts makes this a challenging environment to work in.

From BBC May 4, 2026

However, earlier in 2025, job stayers actually saw more wage growth than job hoppers.

From MarketWatch Jan. 21, 2026

Nearly vertical conveyor belts lifted dry ingredients high up to be deposited into hoppers where they were mixed with water and then the wet concrete was poured into waiting trucks below.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2024

Others gather old clothing and trash and build fires on the ledges over the wheels of the hoppers.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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