horning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of horning
horn ( def. ) (in the sense “wind instrument”) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Using a device to achieve the same effect was unfairly horning in on AT&T property.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
This project from producer-arrangers Brad Benedict and Mark Fontana could be accused of horning in on Brian Setzer’s retro rockabilly swing slant on the holidays if the results weren’t so much sheer fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2016
He left behind a celebrated quote: “The trouble with boxing today is that legitimate businessmen are horning in on our game.”
From The Guardian ● May 22, 2015
His talent for horning in on history did not fail him.
From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2013
And he did not want Maya-Jade horning in.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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