pumping

Example Sentences

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She said that, as her adrenaline was pumping, she didn’t fear for her personal safety, “though in retrospect, maybe I should have.”

From Los Angeles Times

I piled the straw on top of me and worked the treadle as if I were pumping in order to breathe.

From Literature

The sight of a beaming Pep Guardiola pumping his fists to all sides of Etihad Stadium then telling his players to indulge in cocktails demonstrated the magnitude of this Manchester City victory.

From BBC

The chimneys of the power plant dominate the skyline, pumping plumes of ash and smoke.

From Barron's

Seven-time world champion Shiffrin appeared to be in disbelief as she initially crossed the line but eventually crouched on her skis with her head in her hands before fist pumping towards the crowd.

From BBC