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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the seemingly endless parade finally ended, and the drummers and tuba players stumped wearily to their buses
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Recent Examples of stump
Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has poured funding into get-out-the-vote operations for Trump, and he's stumped for the former president at events across Pennsylvania — including in the Philadelphia suburbs last week.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Watch the Marvel stars stump for Harris in the video above.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Although reports of Beyoncé stumping for Harris have been wrong before — a false alarm during the Democratic convention led to hysteria and then disappointment — news of her appearance this week is better-sourced and from several reputable publications.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has poured funding into get-out-the-vote operations for Trump, and he's stumped for the former president at events across Pennsylvania — including in the Philadelphia suburbs last week.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
Christmas tree permit regulations Each Christmas tree permit allows the cutting of one tree, which must not exceed 10 feet in height or 6 inches in diameter at the stump, Williams said.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Watch the Marvel stars stump for Harris in the video above.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Once the road trip ends, Bronny will be shuffling between the G-League and the main Lakers roster.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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These relationships shuffle among the large, contentious staff — Mexican, white, Italian, black, Muslim, Albanian, and Dominican, a panoply of types whose individuality keeps the action lively, timely, yet unpredictable.Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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Instead, Lopez sported daring black military-style ankle boots with thick rubber soles, a nod to bold fashion-forward businesswear.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Helicopter tours of the city allow daring architecture lovers to circle Lower Manhattan for a bird’s eye view.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Use hot water and a non-abrasive scrubber or coarse salt to remove stubborn residues.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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And speaking of washing: Foundation and coffee stains came out of the sheets completely, though some residue from an oil stain lingered slightly.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead of stomping their feet, her parents could simply say her name.Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
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Dinosaurs stomp past, ice ages come and go, indigenous people hunt for food.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including a complaint filed by environmental groups challenging lease extensions for the Santa Ynez Unit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Especially if Murray keeps challenging him to outdo himself — a trend that continued Wednesday night before Denver’s win over Oklahoma City.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: The change is part of a wider city effort to divert refuse from landfills.Asher Price, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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As the waters fell, thick layers of mud mixed with refuse made streets unrecognizable.Joseph Wilson and Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Denver Nuggets have stumbled to a bumpy start this season, even while being generally healthy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The search party has stumbled upon two marble statues—the amplituhedron and now surfaceology.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details TVA's compliance with environmental regulations, including the management of coal combustion residuals and the implementation of a groundwater monitoring program.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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When the strike concluded on Nov. 9, 2023, the new SAG-AFTRA contract established a streaming participation bonus for the first time, compensating performers in addition to traditional residuals.EW.com, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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