pumping

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How has a band that’s been together for more than 50 years managed to remain a creative force without burning out, splitting up or devolving into little more than a human jukebox pumping out nostalgia?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

An attack at pumping station on the East-West Pipeline led to a loss of about 700,000 barrels of crude a day in output.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia said a recent attack on a pumping station on its East-West pipeline led to a loss of 700,000 barrels per day in throughput.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Venture-capital firms continue to show enthusiasm for private cyber companies, pumping $16.5 billion into them in 2025, according to PitchBook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Both excitement and anxiety warmed his skin, pumping blood hard and fast through his veins and making it harder and harder to keep still.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray