pump

Example Sentences

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In December, PIF pleaded with wealthy families, fund managers and local businesses to pump more money into Saudi projects, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The fiscal boost that was supposed to carry growth this spring—and with it, support for hiring—is in a race against the gas pump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Although, for Americans feeling pain at the pump, you’d rather see lower numbers across the globe.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The extra cents you pay at the pump are used to fund roads and other transportation infrastructure, making them a perfect example of user-pays excise taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“So your mama ties a mitten to the pump handle,” I said.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson