- present tense form of pump (3rd person singular).
pumps
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The price at the pumps is also an issue for one of the line dancers, Joanne Ainscow, who says she now spends at least £20 more every time she fills up.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Our City teams have been busy reinforcing sand berms, evaluating vulnerable seawalls, placing sandbags, inspecting storm drains and preparing additional pumps, heavy equipment and emergency resources,” Jurjis said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
These ultrasound scans use sound waves to produce moving images of the heart, allowing doctors to examine its structure and measure how effectively it pumps blood.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
The cost of diesel at UK pumps recently reached the highest level since July 2022, shortly after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Chucha lifts her arms and pumps them up and down, her purple sleeves billowing.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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