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And maybe he almost did plump for free markets at one time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

It will cut its laughs with pathos and plump for a tear at the end.

From New York Times Nov. 2, 2023

Individual bakery doughnuts are also out, because people working from home are more likely to plump for multipacks instead apparently.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2022

The sea also supplies water for pools where shrimp grow plump for export.

From Scientific American Apr. 5, 2020

“As for me, I plump for the American,” said Dr. Constantine.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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