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The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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However, flags at the top of the stadium were blowing toward the field goal post, which may have helped Slye get a little extra oomph on his attempt.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Nov. 2024
There's a diesel engine that offers similar power or for those after further oomph, there's also a 190 bhp option that's mated to a 4WD system.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Rangers don’t have the offensive oomph to outscore their problems, a major reason the situation has gotten this dire.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Nov. 2024
There's a diesel engine that offers similar power or for those after further oomph, there's also a 190 bhp option that's mated to a 4WD system.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Rangers don’t have the offensive oomph to outscore their problems, a major reason the situation has gotten this dire.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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