pumped-up
Example Sentences
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A pumped-up synth-rock number with some Huey Lewis in it, Diamond’s final Hot 100 entry was addressed to his four children.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
A pumped-up Volkanovski, a former rugby league player, basked in the adoration of the febrile 20,000-person crowd at Qudos Bank Arena in his first world title defence on Australian soil.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Cast member James Austin Johnson, now in his fifth season, reprised his Trump impression during the cold open of Saturday’s live broadcast by interrupting Colin Jost’s pumped-up version of Pete Hegseth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
However, a pumped-up Price levelled, broke again and then missed two match darts as Bunting hit double eight to force a one-leg shootout.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025
The beautiful voice shook, and I do not doubt that the violet eyes, glistening with pumped-up tears, were raised to Rust's face.
From The Lost Naval Papers by Bennet Copplestone
