plump for
Example Sentences
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White: I would definitely plump for Bryan Washington because I think he’s an extraordinary writer, but Neel, as you say, maybe he’s too new to be “influential” …
From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023
She said she heard of someone making a half-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and decided to plump for a full-size one.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022
The sea also supplies water for pools where shrimp grow plump for export.
From Scientific American • Apr. 5, 2020
While the other witches plump for largely aesthetic supernatural tweaks, Nancy declares she’d rather have all the power of the gods, thank you very much.
From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2019
“As for me, I plump for the American,” said Dr. Constantine.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
