pumping

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And it’s not like Cleveland suddenly became Shenzhen: American factories are still pumping out less than they did at the start of the global financial crisis in 2007.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

How has a band that’s been together for more than 50 years managed to remain a creative force without burning out, splitting up or devolving into little more than a human jukebox pumping out nostalgia?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

An attack at pumping station on the East-West Pipeline led to a loss of about 700,000 barrels of crude a day in output.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

He could also see that Canton's chest was pumping, heaving like it was hard for him to breathe.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds