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jump

[juhmp] / dʒʌmp /










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The increase in US rate expectations saw the dollar jump against the yen, having fallen for the past week on bets for a series of hikes by the Bank of Japan.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

“You must develop step by step—you cannot jump to first-in-class drug when you just start,” Sciwind’s Pan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Inflation in the UK is at 2.9%, and it is expected to jump in coming months.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Industry data signaled a jump in listings in several metro areas.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

This one made my heart jump into my throat.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

Singer said that the jumps in demand for AI and spending on the the buildout of the tech were “hard to ignore.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Research suggests, external these big jumps become more likely if the climate is warming rapidly.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

She promptly jumps down and rides away astride him, to the astonishment of all.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

While her last break was an effort to get away from skating, Liu told NBC Sports that this time she will continue training to improve her “overall artistry, spins, jumps, everything.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Cocoa jumps outta my backpack and is right on her tail.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

In turn, government bond yields have jumped again this week to levels last seen during the global financial crisis.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

The odds of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week jumped to about 70% on Thursday after the inflation data, up from closer to 61% a day ago, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Inflation concerns have also been driving government bond yields higher, and they jumped further Wednesday after the US Treasury announced an expanded buyback programme that appeared to disappoint investors who had expected more.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Shares jumped after the Nordic energy company signed a deal with Google to power data centers in Finland.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

When Maggie came in, Elisha jumped from behind the parlor door, startling her.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

"I went onto the internet and looked into it properly. It took me two days to research it because I'm not one for jumping into anything."

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

What to know: Tom Cruise has spent the past decade making action movies in which he’s flying or jumping out of planes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

As a 6-foot, 165-pound senior receiver for Moorpark, his quick first step combined with his jumping ability is making Musketeer fans think of their greatest athlete, NFL receiver Drake London.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Southwest Airlines LUV 2.39%increase; green up pointing triangle is jumping into the airport lounge fray.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“Guys,” I say, but they’re jumping and running in circles.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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