pumping

Example Sentences

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“The Saudis and others knew that the crisis was on its way, so they started pumping more and putting more out into the market, and so it’s taken a while to work all that off.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the past three years it has been pumping sand around at least 20 reefs and, according to the Washington-based Asian Maritime Transparency Initiative, it has created 11 new harbours.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Raman then went on the dance floor to greet well-wishers, pumping her fist while a DJ blasted Daft Punk’s “Lose Yourself to Dance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The water flooded fields and homes, took bridges and crossings out of service, and disrupted the operation of pumping stations for drinking water and irrigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

When Burl got home from his job pumping gas, he helped us load the trap into the back of his truck and drove us to Gus and Bertha’s.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor