Hums
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As he watches dishes cook, he hums along in Persian to the music playing in his restaurant.
From Barron's
Dad puts the radio on and hums along to his favourite station.
From Literature
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The group hums in agreement, offering dispatches from their own lives about thorny friendships.
From Los Angeles Times
The computer is big and old-school and it hums loudly in the corner with its green screen.
From Literature
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Michelle hums a little more, but no one joins in.
From Literature
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