chug
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All three major U.S. stock indexes ended last week at fresh highs and are continuing to chug along this year.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
So far, the broader market has continued to chug higher.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: The Owala FreeSip water bottle has it all: a unique top that lets you sip or chug, stainless steel to keep water cold all day and special color offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor left Windsor not with a regal fanfare, but with the chug of removal lorries, heading for Norfolk in the night.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
The blades whine, and the engines chug in a rhythm.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.
From Slate ● May 20, 2026
He happily chugged all three shots of espresso.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 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
He rose precisely at 5 a.m. for a long workout, chugged the same protein shake afterward, took a shower at 7 a.m. on the dot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
The bus chugged and groaned up the winding road.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
The question feels more pressing than ever given rising temperatures, heat waves and the fact that chugging water is almost a competitive sport these days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The group’s primal musical stew came from thoroughly American ingredients: ragged blues, chugging rock, narcotic country and hoarse soul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Let’s hear it for lighter debt burdens: They may be one reason the economy and stock market are still chugging along.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
It also asked travelers to “avoid chugging your ranch outside security” lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
He threw himself at her feet when she sat down and slept beside her every night, chugging like a locomotive.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
