How to Use with a bump in a Sentence
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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
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An outdoor kitchen and patio can recoup their cost with a bump in home value, says the report.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
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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
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The change in leadership at the Kennedy Center also came with a bump in funds.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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In another popular touch, any cocktail can come with a bump of caviar for an extra $10.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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