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McNeil's thumper and Doucoure's calm finish brought much-needed joy to the home faithful, and the atmosphere had become raucous before Beto's composed finish added gloss to a well-earned victory.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

Three-star thumper Victory Johnson seems to be a Husky lean, and a pair of four-star California products — Leviticus Su’a and Blake Nichelson — are considering official visits this fall.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022

On the mid-tempo thumper “Deep in the Woods,” Kiyoko softens her voice to describe meeting someone and feeling like you’ve known them forever.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022

With a hybrid safety/linebacker such as Collins, teams theoretically get the best of both worlds: a thumper who excels at stopping the run, can cover tight ends and bring pressure from the line.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2021

The would-be thumper, walking disappointedly back to his chair, wondered if it wasn’t just possible that Dad really did.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey