jump

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The surcharges on international routes don’t compensate for the jump in jet-fuel prices, and the company continues to absorb a significant share of the increased cost, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Return of the Champ: Toby Ojo, West Torrance Sophomore makes his season debut at the Torrance City Champs Meet and captures the varsity long jump crown!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“It was so clear right from the jump that they hit it off,” Lavin said, “and that he took an interest in Cori.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The consensus call is for a 3.4% jump from a year earlier, one percentage point more than in February.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“The Red Cars go out all around Southern California—you can jump on one and swing out to Long Beach or Santa Monica or the Valley. It’s all movie studios here, though.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu