pump

Example Sentences

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In December, PIF pleaded with wealthy families, fund managers and local businesses to pump more money into Saudi projects, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Simply put, higher prices at the pump could cause a consumer spending or hiring slowdown, pressuring the economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Car buyers are starting to sweat high gas prices, which could show up in sales if pump costs remain elevated, Christ said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Gas tax prices are soaring across the U.S. — currently above $4 a gallon on average — and lawmakers are naturally looking for ways to alleviate the pain at the pump.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Jay and I dragged the tub over to the water pump in the back and filled it.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce