bumpy

Example Sentences

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The prime minister had bumpy conversations with other ministers in order to get more cash together, forcing them to give up some of their budgets.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“It’s gonna be a bumpy night,” to quote “All About Eve.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Waldorf was strapped into a five-point harness in the back of an ambulance and began the bumpy ride along rural roads.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

What’s Next: Investors may be bracing for a bumpy Friday: The average S&P 500 return on a new chair’s first day is negative 0.29%, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

On Sunday, Mr. Trepid turned off the main highway and drove down a narrower side road and then onto a bumpy dirt road which led into Ruby Holler.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech