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[thuhmp] / θʌmp /


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During those future flights, researchers will gather public feedback about the aircraft's quieter sonic "thump" and evaluate how people respond to it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

In the 2026 hellscape of sports betting and doom-scrolling, however, it’s the rare wholesome one: It shuns phones, keeps the mind sharp and gives grandma a prime opportunity to thump the young ’uns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Rangers' incredible fightback from two goals down to thump Falkirk 6-3 has put the spotlight even more on the possibility of Scotland's thrilling three-team title race being decided on goal difference.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Electronic music starts to thump, rubbery pulsars bouncing over a steady beat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

The thump of Booth’s boots was getting louder, and I knew I had mere seconds to get this done.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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