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as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
prying neighbors pumped the guileless child for information about the family's new pool
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pump
Cardiomyopathy is a general term for diseases that hinder the heart's ability to pump well.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, the gas pipelines in Mexico are pumping U.S. natural gas.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
In a video posted to her Instagram, Bush Hager shared the exact moment that Kotb, 60, pumped her fists towards her chest while hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — a pre-determined signal the pair had agreed upon before the big day.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Was really pumped to see @LindseyStirling play the #Packers halftime show, but only got to see a few seconds.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, the gas pipelines in Mexico are pumping U.S. natural gas.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
In a video posted to her Instagram, Bush Hager shared the exact moment that Kotb, 60, pumped her fists towards her chest while hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — a pre-determined signal the pair had agreed upon before the big day.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Was really pumped to see @LindseyStirling play the #Packers halftime show, but only got to see a few seconds.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Once in place, researchers could visualize and observe which motor neurons lit up during what activities, such as bobbing the illicium to attract prey.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dylan is simply a force of nature, bobbing on the impenetrable currents of his personal muse.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The play is one of Wilson’s Century Cycle — 10 entries that interrogate Black American life in the 20th century.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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China’s government is pressuring women to have children, including interrogating phone calls.Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Instead of saying yes to plans or people that drain you, send them to voicemail, RSVP no, or put your phone on Do Not Disturb.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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This helps the bacon drippings drain as the crackers bake, which keeps them from getting soggy.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Stephen DeLong, a geologist with the Earthquake Science Center at the U.S.G.S., said in a news briefing on Thursday that those closest to the epicenter, including residents of Ferndale, were the most likely to feel shaking or see any damage.Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ulta also raised its full-year outlook slightly as the beauty retailer shook off fears that the company was facing increasing competition and slowing demand for makeup and skincare.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Frank will examine topics such as private capital, taxes, wealth migration, philanthropy, real estate, collectibles, fine art, and luxury transportation.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your limbs, or even your entire upper body, may jerk or thrash in the process.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yanking a zipper shut is more likely to break teeth or jerk the slider off the track.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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However, with Donald Trump's presidency shaking up economic expectations, particularly with his protectionist stance on tariffs, analysts are now questioning whether the Fed's policy path will change in light of potential inflationary pressures.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fallon then questioned whether the acting director was serving in that role at the 9/11 memorial.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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