pumping up
Example Sentences
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Happiness is not stable, Mr. Epley tells us; it’s like a leaky tire that needs continual pumping up with positive experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
And companies have already started pumping up their products with protein to meet consumers’ ever-changing appetites.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 10, 2026
“Such a situation could prompt significant dollar weakness and potentially more inflation while pumping up the equity market even more,” he added.
From Barron's ● Dec. 14, 2025
“His ultimate concern is winning, not pumping up stats or whatever,” Roman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
By now I was biting away at the offending cuticle, but out of the corner of my eye I could see Call nodding his head vigorously, pumping up for a big affirmative statement.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
