humming

Example Sentences

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A sharp fall in China’s crude oil imports during the Iran war has been instrumental in holding down oil prices and keeping the global economy humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It all began to unravel for Greensill when an insurance policy that kept the business humming expired in early 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In any case, he’s now humming a different tune.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But for people working in the McLaren Formula 1 garage, there's a reason why they're always humming the 2007 hit.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She painted for a while, humming under her breath, forgetting everything but her work.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins