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pours

  • present tense form
    of pour (3rd person singular).
    pour
    verb (used with object)
    to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something.

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A company pays for equipment up front but charges the cost against profits gradually, as depreciation, so profits can look strong while cash pours out the door.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

There's a saying in neighbouring Belgium: whenever it pours in Paris, it at least drizzles in Brussels.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The talks come as Tesla reports flat revenue but a surprise positive free cash flow, even as it pours money into AI and robotics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Water has relatively low viscosity and pours easily, while honey and tar are much more viscous and move slowly.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

He gets some M&M’s for himself and pours a bunch in his mouth.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist