bump

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The recent single 2Sided depicts a night where Parks was reluctant to leave the house; only finding motivation in the chance she'd bump into her crush.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Steinfeld flaunted her pregnancy during the awards circuit earlier this year, cradling her baby bump at the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

After months of high growth coupled with cooling prices, India’s “Goldilocks” era faces a new speed bump with the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Early trading suggests a 58 point gain for the S&P 500, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average priced for a 420 point advance and the tech-focused Nasdaq looking at a 260 point bump.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

We bump over ridges and uneven slabs in the road.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day