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pump

[puhmp] / pʌmp /




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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm, while heart failure means the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The company Cadiz Inc. has been trying for years to pump groundwater in the Mojave Desert and ship it to thirsty cities in California.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

"When wholesale prices rise, retailers typically pass these increases on swiftly. In contrast, when wholesale costs fall, reductions at the pump tend to happen more gradually".

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The drop in prices is not just supporting stock-market sentiment, but obviously has a real economic impact, most notably on consumers as prices at the gasoline pump are at $4 and falling, notes Emanuel.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

I feed them stick after stick of metal, running back and forth, and by the middle of the day, I’ve learned how to repair a water pump.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

The left atrium receives oxygen rich blood returning from the lungs, while the left ventricle pumps that blood throughout the body.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Environmental groups said the plan threatens local wildlife, since six pumps would need to be built in desert tortoise habitats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

In Bellville, Mickey’s has two gas pumps, and two nozzles were out of service on a recent day.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Grandma Rose's size-ten high-heeled pumps are still firmly on her feet.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

Standing alongside the attorney, Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoeist, did not speak but pumped his fist as he departed, with supporters chanting his name.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Significant sums have been pumped into a state-of-the-art training facility, a national academy, regional training centres, stadium redevelopments and thousands of amateur pitches.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

AI spending has pumped up the business of chip companies, makers of servers and other tech hardware as well as producers of memory chips and data storage systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

At the same time, groundwater and rainwater that seep underground must be collected and pumped back to the surface.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

We were at home, we were pumped up, momentum was on our side.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

They plan to build new and expanded pipeline capacity to other ports—and through other countries—to keep pumping oil.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Lucas Matuszewski, manager of the Socceroof site, said it's crucial to have the playing space as these immigrants "are kind of like the heart that keeps things pumping around here."

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

During major storms, incoming water can exceed the capacity of the underground pumping system.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

That's done by pumping pressurised fluid into one well, and then collecting steam or hot water from another well.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Not long after the fire hoses began pumping, the batteries powering unit 3 sputtered out.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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