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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
Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe Bay, Texas Calling all thrill-seeking kiddos: The Jungle Kids Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort keeps little ones’ adrenaline pumping with a two-story jungle gym, tall tunnel slide, and rock-climbing wall.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The latest pummeling from the ocean worries officials and some locals, who wonder how common such dangerously strong and frequent waves may become in Santa Cruz, worsened by a warming climate that is raising sea levels and pumping more energy into the waves.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Others propose pumping seawater between shallow and deep layers to move carbon around.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe Bay, Texas Calling all thrill-seeking kiddos: The Jungle Kids Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort keeps little ones’ adrenaline pumping with a two-story jungle gym, tall tunnel slide, and rock-climbing wall.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The latest pummeling from the ocean worries officials and some locals, who wonder how common such dangerously strong and frequent waves may become in Santa Cruz, worsened by a warming climate that is raising sea levels and pumping more energy into the waves.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Others propose pumping seawater between shallow and deep layers to move carbon around.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday morning a public bathroom that once stood on the wharf bobbed along the coast.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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During a visit this month by NBC News, vacationers lounged on soft sand beaches and surfers bobbed in the water.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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If so, interrogate every waitperson at E.J.’s Luncheonette.Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Now, lacking that mandate, there is a culture war within California law enforcement about how suspects should be interrogated.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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And, if more private schools did open in rural areas, that would drain enrollment from public schools that often served as centers of the community.Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Cornell said the next step is to drain the New Glenn rocket of its fuel.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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The captaincy tag had appeared to shake him from a foul mood that has festered as the series has worn on exacerbated by the youthful exuberance of brash upstart Sam Konstas, who has really gotten under his skin.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Heading into the offseason, the Phillies were reportedly looking to shake their roster up a bit, even exploring the idea of trading All-Star infielder Alec Bohm.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will also examine any areas of bleeding or bruising.2 Blood Tests Leukemia changes the amount and health of cells in the blood.Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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No other defendant in the cases examined received an unconditional discharge.Kate Christobek, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Previously the two were able to disable brakes, honk the horn, jerk the seat belt, and control the steering wheel using a laptop in the back of both a Toyota Prius and Ford Escape.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dad nodded his approval again and the kid did as instructed, reflexively jerking his hand away as the starter began to churn the 117-cubic inch motor.William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yoon’s legal team previously questioned whether the impeached president is even eligible for prosecution.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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Several conservatives were seen entering Johnson's office at the Capitol on Thursday afternoon, including House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, who has questioned his leadership.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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