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Example Sentences
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Intellectually, it is possible to carry on this process for an indefinite time: the only check on it is that sooner or later, a false belief bumps up against solid reality, usually on the battlefield.
From Salon
Despite hitting a speed bump this week, Kaur said the Sikh trucking community remains hopeful.
From Los Angeles Times
Not that we mind; Watanabe is a master of blending pulse-pounding action with soundtracks his fans bump long after watching his episodes.
From Salon
As they hit this surprise speed bump, some students are lowering their standards and joining companies they wouldn’t have considered before.
From Los Angeles Times
His research suggests that Amazon’s algorithm bumps up cheaper items that are selling in higher volumes, as opposed to more expensive ones that sell more slowly.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
