pump out

phrasal verb

pumped out; pumping out; pumps out
informal
: to produce (something) quickly and frequently
The author pumps out a book every year.

Examples of pump out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The prisons are overflowing, some local governments have gone bankrupt, and the rivers and seas flow with sewage pumped out by privatized utility companies. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 July 2024 Kesh can pump out these types of tracks seemingly effortlessly, and the vibe is always right on point. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 June 2024 Perhaps wheat grows near a field of rye destined for bread, for instance, or peanuts get lodged in processing equipment that later pumps out chocolate chip cookies. Carolyn Beans, Ars Technica, 13 June 2024 The monstrous mill pumps out 852 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque, which is the same output as the Utopia, and redlines at 6,700 rpm. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pump out 

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“Pump out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pump%20out. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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