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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

Bruno Fernandes swung his delivery to the far post and Casemiro rose highest to thump a towering header past Bernd Leno.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick to help Arsenal thump north London rivals Tottenham 4-1 and go six points clear at the top of the Premier League - despite a moment of magic from Richarlison.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

She puts down her trombone with a thump and easily catches the extra glove Jax throws her way.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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