The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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Shortly after, city officials expedited the hiring of crossing guards, started a program to add speed humps near 70 schools, and reduced speeds around 250 schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
The eyes dart back and forth across the desert landscape, detecting rocks, dips and humps, variations in sand color flashing into view like a real-life scene from “Mad Max.”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
The government wants to cut emissions by replacing fossil fuel boilers with electric heat humps and in some cases hydrogen-powered devices, as well as making use of greener heat networks.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2023
This means there can’t be any humps or deep furrows in the concrete.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
When all the humps were emptied out, the Jackboot called to the people.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
