jump in

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The decision makes the ECB the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy in response to the jump in energy prices, which has driven inflation above 3% in the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Rising yields offer a chance for new investors to jump in, but existing investors get dinged as their older lower-yielding bonds decline in value.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This year it’s 4.42%, the biggest one-year jump in recent memory, driven mostly by Americans having fewer children than the actuaries assumed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Companies in the materials sectors have reported a roughly 42% jump in profits as of Friday, while consumer discretionary and financials have seen a 41% and 22% increase, respectively, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Why won’t you tell them to go jump in a lake or at least to leave you alone?”

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt