Example Sentences

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The candidates will stump for the gavel in a closed-door candidate forum Monday.

From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2023

It’s unclear whether Harris, a Californian who has a home in Brentwood, will stump for Bass in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2022

This is a mythos that will stump even dedicated comic book readers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021

And of course, Toby Bilanow will stump you with the Weekly Health Quiz.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021

“Several times. So, Jake, some viewers have sent in questions that they think will stump you. Are you game?”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein