bossing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A video of comedian Ziwe bossing around a cast of young men in a “Bad Boyfriend Bootcamp.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
They bob along, cash-rich and content with bossing it parochially, but even that is now at risk.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
Amorim praised his side's resilience, but believes they should have gone on to win after bossing the first half.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025
English clubs appear to be bossing things in Europe as, for the second time in this season's Champions League, five sides from the Premier League won in a single round of fixtures.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
“You need to put your head under too,” said Myrtle, who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying bossing him around.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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