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are jostling

  • present progressive of jostle.

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Companies are jostling to take stakes in the robotics sector.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The companies are jostling to dominate a passenger air-taxi market that some Wall Street analysts say could reach $1 trillion by 2040.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

The appointment of Mr Bier at X comes at a time when tech firms are jostling for top staff, namely sought-after engineers, to spearhead their AI development.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2025

Both neighboring India and China are jostling for influence in Sri Lanka and both have already invested in expanding facilities at the Colombo port.

From Seattle Times Nov. 7, 2023

Miss Ann Burras squints her eyes, scowls, and ignores the men who are jostling one another to have a chance to carry her satchel.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone