butting

American  

[buht-ing] / ˈbʌt ɪŋ /

noun

1. a boundary; limit.

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Etymology

Origin of butting

First recorded in 1545–55; butt ³ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“I spent years butting my head against the wall, like, ‘Why can’t I get more budget for this author?’”

From Los Angeles Times

But the unicorns, instead of parting, closed in around them, encircling them, butting against Christopher’s chest with their faces.

From Literature

Instead, investors doubled down on soaring precious metals as gold prices continued to break new ground, butting up close to $4,900 a troy ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each has something the other needs, which pulls them together despite occasionally butting heads.

From Los Angeles Times

Steyer, who founded his group in 2003, has long advocated walking a line between being an activist butting heads with tech and media companies, and partnering with them on safety.

From The Wall Street Journal

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