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The situation has translated into drivers paying much more at the pump, with gas prices topping $4.00 a gallon on average in the U.S. — a jump up from under $3.00 a gallon in February.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Players jump up to celebrate, realizing seconds later that the fight isn’t over.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

But as we have learned over decades, it’s the risks that nobody is paying attention to that jump up and bite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The prowling bassline of National Anthem and the slamming drum loops of Idioteque, in particular, give the audience ample opportunity to jump up and down.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

At lunch, just before Imani plunks down next to us like she always does, Heather and I jump up and give her another giant hug.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper