hops
Example Sentences
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Mr. Stanley hops past me and grabs a glass beaker thing from the back shelf.
From Literature
While technically possible, a nonstop, 65-mile trip from Miami to Palm Beach is longer than the short urban hops the company is currently optimized for.
But those same hops have a considerable cost in terms of speed.
From Salon
Woo then hops onto Autumn’s shoulder and drapes himself around her neck once more.
From Literature
Brewers charging extra for beer because hops, grains and aluminum are more expensive.
From MarketWatch
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