Etymology
Origin of pumping
Example Sentences
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That shift has raised a major question: do beta blockers still add meaningful protection for patients whose hearts are pumping normally after an uncomplicated heart attack?
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
A total of nine pumping appliances, an aerial appliance, high volume pump and 60 firefighters are engaged in the firefighting operations.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Our car required two clutch-pedal pumping upshifts to reach 60 mph.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
It was built in 1981 and began pumping crude in 1983, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Not long after the fire hoses began pumping, the batteries powering unit 3 sputtered out.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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