hops
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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That is why she looks for longer-term patterns when she comes across a candidate with a résumé with multiple job hops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Araki’s screenplay, written alongside his “Now Apocalypse” series co-writer Karley Sciortino, hops back and forth between the time before Erika’s vanishing and immediately after.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
The hosts get into the economics behind the fancy beverages trend as McDonalds hops on board.
From Slate ● May 9, 2026
The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game road trip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Instead, he hops out of the truck and walks around to this side.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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