over the hump
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INDIANAPOLIS—For 37 years, Michigan basketball just couldn’t get over the hump.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Darnold got over the hump by passing for three touchdowns in a 31-27 victory over the Rams in the NFC championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
“If the labor market is weakening, households are more dependent on the entirety of their refund to get them over the hump and allow them to continue their spending patterns,” Martin said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025
"I know there are some PRs whose default it is to lean into humour to bridge the scandal and get over the hump."
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025
Up over the hump of the cat’s back she looked.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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