bumped
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As people consume more power, they are bumped into Tier 2, where electricity is more expensive, with the highest rates in Tier 3, which is only in effect from June through September.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
A possible replacement for Aikman on “MNF” could be Greg Olsen, a one-time lead analyst at Fox before being bumped down to the network’s No. 2 team to make room for Tom Brady.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Having been bashed, bumped and bruised on his way to winning Gladiators earlier this year, you might expect Josh McDonald wants to put his feet up.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Department of Transportation requires airlines to compensate passengers who are bumped due to oversold flights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Sorry, Humphrey. I’m trying to hold still,” A.J. told me as someone bumped his elbow and sent me sprawling on the floor of my cage.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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