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[juhmp] / dʒʌmp /










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At the restart, the track now dry after a period of sunshine, Antonelli got the jump on Norris and moved into the lead.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Greece is well acquainted with the trend, after hit musical "Mamma Mia", filmed on the island of Skopelos, triggered a jump in American visitors.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Writer-director Jacob Chase, who previously made the 2020 horror film “Come Play,” downplays gore in favor of jump scares and mildly diverting set pieces.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Healthcare costs are set for their steepest increase in at least two decades, with employers bracing for an 11% jump in prices next year, according to a new estimate from a benefits consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

I thought the little old lady was going to jump right out of her shoes.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

The stock jumps after a melanoma treatment has success in a late-stage trial.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

“Like two sets of 10 jumps or two sets of eight skater hops.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

When he jumps forward to press, the holding midfielder and defensive line have to react behind him or gaps can quickly appear.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

But a problem jumps out of the Fauci diary.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Woo jumps off my shoulder and creeps toward Autumn.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

They described PC Clough as having a "fantastic sense of humour" and said he "jumped into action whenever needed", adding he was "our hero" and always "willing to help anyone for any reason".

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

By contrast, bitcoin prices have jumped, seeing an unusually large move higher since the announcement, Coltman noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

The USC commit jumped over two defenders, bringing down a one-handed catch.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The cryptocurrency jumped more than 9% to hit a peak of $79,455 on Friday—its highest level since late May—as a combination of catalysts coincided.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

As I stroked him, he jumped up to lick my face.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Unitree had previously drawn significant attention during China's annual Spring Festival gala performance, with its dexterous robots, wearing traditional Chinese vests, seen performing Kung Fu and jumping over tables.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Plyometric exercises — explosive, fast-paced movements, like jumping, skipping, running and hopping — are critical in balance training for fall prevention, she says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Kate O'Connor said her late grandmother "would have been jumping for joy" as the Ireland athlete won gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The U.S. still dominates these trends, but it’s clear that breadth is increasing with the share of non-U.S. tech M&A jumping from 42% in 2016 to 76% last year.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“I was with her,” Glory said, jumping into the conversation.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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