bump

Example Sentences

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“I wanted to get far away enough that I wouldn’t bump into anyone I knew and I would just sit and cry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It would be an adjustment for someone accustomed to traditional Medicare to switch to an Advantage plan and bump up against these restrictions, says Louise Norris, health policy analyst at MedicareResources.org External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

At that point, they can bump up their investing rate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A one-time bump doesn’t necessarily create lasting inflation.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The bus bounced over a speed bump and pulled into the school parking lot.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein