stumping

Example Sentences

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"But the fact that it's always been that way since the 90s would suggest that people keep stumping up the money for them," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

When former players invest in clubs, they are often buying a much smaller amount of shares and stumping up far less than their business partners.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“We call it stumping out—it means that your legs just give out and you collapse,” Rahlves said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who made a century in the first innings, had another good day with his quick hands stumping Crawley off Lyon.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

And for no reason at all that he could make out, his mind leaped to his father, stumping about on his wooden leg, rapping on his leg for attention with a walking stick.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck