Sentence examples for thumping start from inspiring English sources

England won by 40 runs, a thumping start to the series and one which bodes as well for them as it augurs badly for their opponents.

I loved the diversity of age in the attendees (from students up to and beyond retirees) but was disappointed not to see more men – there were four – but it was a thumping good start and, if enthusiasm for the subject is anything to go by, an indication that greater things lie ahead.

Their eyes pop open and their hearts start thumping.

That might turn out to be scare-mongering, but some state politicians are already frightened enough to start thumping for quick fixes.

I scream so loud and for so long that the neighbors start thumping on the ceiling above me.

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"Jejune Stars," from the new album, started thumping, partway through, with a four-on-the-floor drumbeat and 1980s synthesizer tones suitable for the Radio City strobes.

When you pull a 50 to 60lb flathead out of a hole by hand and your heart starts thumping, you know it's worth it".

"Your head starts thumping and it's just hard to stand up," said Daniels, who signed a five-year, $25 million free-agent contract after playing four seasons with Seattle.

Then the band started thumping the disco beat of "Ready for the Good Times," and Shakira was back to strutting and shaking, tucking her aspirations behind the pleasures of pop.

Then Flintoff, who had eased back with three overs on Wednesday, took over from the Stretford End with a gale at his back, and started thumping the ball into Warren Hegg's gloves.