chugged

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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

“Let Me Roll It” had a funky swagger, while “Getting Better” chugged with cheerful insistence; “I’ve Just Seen a Face” showed off the group’s crisp harmonies and “Lady Madonna” its tight rhythmic interplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

The Welsh region had taken a surprise lead through tries from Ryan Elias and Archie Hughes but once the Saints juggernaut chugged into gear, they seemed to be running away with it.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

The investment bank and financial-services firm chugged along for years without much notice, specializing in bond trading and deals in risky corners of the finance world that competitors avoided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Jarring the ground with its big pounding wheels, the engine chugged by us.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls