popping

Example Sentences

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He spent last season on loan at Hamburg not only forging a reputation as a commanding central defensive presence but also popping up with six goals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The future Goldman Sachs CEO’s shirt collars were popping out—a no-no in his buttoned-up white-shoe law office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After popping 13% in its trading debut and climbing as much as 19% during the session, Quantinuum stock settled up less than 1% on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On a rolling three-month basis, the underperformance topped 8 percentage points earlier this month for the first time since April 2000, just as the dot-com bubble was popping.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Nok kept her head bowed, but she couldn't resist popping one eyelid open.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat