Example Sentences

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Tech stocks have been bouncing back in recent weeks, and look like they can keep going higher.

From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025

Claims have been bouncing around the 230,000 level since the beginning of June, underscoring the labor market's strength even as some companies in the housing and technology sectors have been cutting jobs.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2022

"My dad would have been bouncing off the walls," he laughed.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2022

Bosa said the praise from Mack has been flattering and that they have been bouncing ideas off each other since they have different styles.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022

I have been bouncing on it for the last half-hour.”

From Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall by Vosburgh, R. G.