lumps

Example Sentences

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When returns suddenly turn negative, the pods are forced to take their lumps quickly and reduce risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The candies themselves looked like tiny, dusty potatoes: irregular little lumps of sweet cream with bits of coconut rolled in cinnamon, dusty and warm-smelling, tucked into a plastic tray.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

He says that men should watch out for lumps, pain, discomfort or nipple inversion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"Some animals have lumps on their chest. It's not pox, but no one will believe me," he says.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

It’s surrounded by bowls of coarse white sugar and lumps of natural brown sugar, and various cookies, fruits, and sweets arranged on plates.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan