humming

Example Sentences

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Yet he notes on his Substack that the global economy seems to be humming along, meaning China is probably drawing more than expected from its own oil reserves.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But for people working in the McLaren Formula 1 garage, there's a reason why they're always humming the 2007 hit.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Healthcare jobs are keeping the U.S. labor market humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The room was cramped but empty, save for the neat stack of reels and the projector, which was currently humming through a large reel.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny