bumps
Example Sentences
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There’s been a shift in who is seeing the fastest paycheck bumps.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
"He's tied the bumps into the magnetar model and explained everything with the best-tested theory in astrophysics -- general relativity. It is incredibly elegant."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Among other bumps in the road was the matter of Euro 2028.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
The president developed his own trademark dance to accompany the song -- a stiff shuffle of the hips and fist bumps at waist-high level.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Yes, Mama,” I said back, but I couldn’t look at her, so I stared at the bumps on the bedspread.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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