- present tense form of pump (3rd person singular).
pumps
Example Sentences
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An expansion to 5.0 million metric tons per annum from 4.3 million tons “would only involve modest capex” of roughly US$30 million, mainly relating to upgrading the pumps, according to RBC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
As well as directly driving up costs at the pumps, higher oil prices can also make transporting goods more expensive.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Power losses during past fires in Ventura County have left water pumps useless, leaving firefighters short on water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Cooled by seawater, the facility pumps its excess heat into a system that warms the adjacent town.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Mornings, Mrs. Richardson sailed into the kitchen in high-heeled pumps, car keys and stainless-steel travel mug in hand, saying, “Pearl, so nice to see you again.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
