Example Sentences

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Bumping up an exercise regimen to burn through more calories may also seem like a sure way to boost metabolism and lose weight.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023

"It's nice to come back and compete here again. Bumping back into the friends of cold water is really what it's all about."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023

Bumping jigs and deeper baits have been good around 12’ depth.

From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2020

Bumping pools up to tens of samples, or as high as 100, could help labs move through samples even more quickly.

From The Verge • Jul. 21, 2020

"Bumping at Oxford," to use an aquatic term, why it was nothing!

From Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches by Bone, David Drummond