bump

Example Sentences

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“I wanted to get far away enough that I wouldn’t bump into anyone I knew and I would just sit and cry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Wealthy buyers—and their kids—could be behind the bump.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At that point, they can bump up their investing rate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A one-time bump doesn’t necessarily create lasting inflation.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The sisters and their spirits turned out to be as popular on the road as in Rochester, though they did run into at least one minor bump.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock