bumping
- present participle of bump.
Example Sentences
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An 11-year-old paraplegic boy said it was "incredible" bumping into Catherine, Princess of Wales, three times while completing the Three Peaks Challenge.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Then, McDonald gave spots in some soda fountains to Dr Pepper, largely bumping Coke’s lesser-loved Mr. Pibb soda by 2010.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
BofA thinks UnitedHealth will do even better, bumping its estimate to $18.70 from $18.60.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Then Edwards went to grad school from 2020 to 2022 and switched careers again to work in tech, bumping their household income above $200,000.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
“Hey, Mr. Shephard,” I say, bumping my fist to his.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
