humming

Example Sentences

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"It's going to be I Melt with You by Modern English," Rodrigo says, humming the intro.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Was it so people would see the band was more than their biggest hit or to send audiences off humming and happy?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In any case, he’s now humming a different tune.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Furner has said he aims to keep Walmart’s years of sales growth humming with ever-faster online delivery, wider online selection and continuous store and supply-chain improvements, along with new revenue streams such as advertising.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She didn’t answer or open her eyes, but she’d stopped humming, so I knew she was listening.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen