hopping

Example Sentences

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Wages rise more quickly when the jobs market is hopping.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Jackie and Shadow’s youngsters — now teens by eagle standards — are hopping and flapping their wings as they prepare for their first flight, known as fledging.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Sidewalk closures, fence hopping and rerouting were common for these experimental pedestrians who often concluded that this is not a good plan for getting to the World Cup.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“From a young age, you’re hopping in a cage and getting balls chucked at you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She related this to me later, still hopping mad.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon