The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop.—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 If not stored properly, crunchy, firm cauliflower can lose its oomph and flavor appeal.—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026 The crowd at Empower Field was full almost to the brim, but most of the chances the home team created on Saturday afternoon didn’t quite have the oomph to match.—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 This oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oomph