Example Sentences

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There have been some bumps along the road but the most striking cultural change has been the club's refusal to panic.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

One of her most moving chapters describes how people with Alzheimer’s gain temporary access to memories of who they are when they hear songs from their own reminiscence bumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Nissan has faced numerous speed bumps in recent years, including the 2018 arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn, who later fled Japan concealed in an audio equipment box.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The bumps and contours of the cranium were once believed to reflect the intellectual power and moral strength of the mind inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He calls it “oo-nee” It’s spongy-looking, not quite orange or brown, with bumps.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes