How to Use with a bump in a Sentence

with a bump

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  • Her bangs are straight with a bump at the end while the pieces on the side flow in uniform curls.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 15 Nov. 2021
  • An outdoor kitchen and patio can recoup their cost with a bump in home value, says the report.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Elizabeth Allen walked away with a bump on the back of her head, a black and blue knee and several scrapes.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The change in leadership at the Kennedy Center also came with a bump in funds.
    — Andrew Limbong, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Having hit such heights, the opening months of Arne Slot’s tenure brought him back down to earth with a bump.
    — James Pearce, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Ball, pregnant with their second child, was among the first actresses to appear on television with a bump.
    — Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 May 2025
  • In another popular touch, any cocktail can come with a bump of caviar for an extra $10.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The slender handle is designed to be ergonomic, with a bump and a divot to guide your finger placement.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • From investing in a good slip dress to indulging in a bit of bodycon, here’s how to navigate wedding guest dressing with a bump.
    — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 10 July 2023
  • Your body reacts to this saliva secretion as an allergen, causing your body to react with a bump where you were bitten.
    — Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 26 June 2024
  • Sure, old music finds new audiences all the time, often with a bump from the internet—but Creed isn’t other bands.
    — James Pero, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
  • These models project that driving will grow at a rate reflecting past trends, often with a bump for population expansion.
    — David Zipper, Vox, 29 July 2024
  • The duo pushed boundaries further when Ball, pregnant with their second child, was among the first actresses to appear on television with a bump.
    — Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
  • With climate effects multiplying, many lofty net zero commitments have recently come back down to Earth with a bump.
    — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of her internship, Pollard was hired by Bloomberg News as a rotational reporter, which came with a bump in pay and health insurance.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Depending on the stem's design, the keypress might go down smoothly (in linear switches), with a discernible bump along the way (tactile switches), or with a bump and a click sound (clicky switches).
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Often, departments have an annual budget based on that of the previous year, perhaps with a bump to accommodate inflation or growth targets.
    — Kelly Grover, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
  • The majority said firing multiple shots with a bump stock requires more than a single function of the trigger because the shooter most maintain forward pressure on the rifle’s front grip.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
  • According to the Detroit News, the now-viral exchange started with a bump outside a Chipotle restaurant in a Detroit suburb.
    — Tanya A. Christian, Essence, 6 July 2020
  • Most terrorist campaigns therefore follow an activity curve that starts high and then gradually decreases, sometimes with a bump at the end as the militants make a desperate last attempt to turn the tide.
    — Thomas Hegghammer, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
  • As soon as Jenn walks in wearing a cute designer outfit with her hair and professionally done makeup, Gina is triggered, as if she were fitted with a bump stock that the Supreme Court just said is totally fine and not dangerous at all.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 July 2024
  • Power Train and Other Hardware Other supercar competitors have stuck with V-8s, or supplemented V-6 power with a bump of electric hybrid boost.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
  • But with the changes in how ViX is offered to potential subscribers with a bump in marketing costs for a rebranding, Wade changed earlier guidance that had the company expecting its streaming platform to reach profitability by the end of 2023.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2023

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