jump

Example Sentences

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And when I made the jump to Brentford, I was a little bit surprised at how well I took to it.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

If you are a long-term investor who believes giant U.S. tech-oriented companies will resume leading the broad stock market higher, this might be the perfect time to jump in.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The buildout comes at a cost: power-hungry facilities are straining local grids and driving up electricity bills, contributing to a nearly 17 percent jump in the average New Jersey household's energy costs last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Economists at DBS reckon that the headline jump likely partially reflects an increase in cooking gas, energy index and ex-factory input costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Holy smokes, Rowdy,” I whispered, “did you see those teeth? You’d better think twice before you jump on him. He could eat you up—collar and all.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls