jump up
Example Sentences
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The situation has translated into drivers paying much more at the pump, with gas prices topping $4.00 a gallon on average in the U.S. — a jump up from under $3.00 a gallon in February.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
"It's okay to jump up and down and howl at the moon," he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
But as we have learned over decades, it’s the risks that nobody is paying attention to that jump up and bite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The prowling bassline of National Anthem and the slamming drum loops of Idioteque, in particular, give the audience ample opportunity to jump up and down.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
I had to cradle my knees so I wouldn’t jump up and run away in a panic.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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