pumped
Example Sentences
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He called on the government to invest more heavily in reservoirs, saying too much water that could be collected during winter is instead pumped out into the North Sea.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
However, concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom and questions over the eye-watering sums pumped into the sector continue to dog traders, as tech firms bear the brunt of selling.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Damon, Bernthal and up to 25 others crammed into the dank vessel and clung to its cross beams as cold water pumped in and the silo rocked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Air subscription probably wouldn’t work exactly like other utilities, such as internet service or natural gas, where it gets pumped directly into your house, but then again, who is to say?
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Deal!” the imp said, jumping forward to seize May’s hand, which it pumped furiously up and down.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
