butting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of butting
Example Sentences
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“I spent years butting my head against the wall, like, ‘Why can’t I get more budget for this author?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
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 • Jan. 10, 2026
In TLC’s furthering of awareness on OI, the series introduces Jay Manuel and Pamela Chavez by highlighting their upbeat, can-do attitude butting up against the harsh realities of society and their own medical limitations.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025
But just two years after ascending to power, that ability seems to have fizzled out – leaving Gachagua butting heads with the president and in a position where many legislators are pushing for his removal.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024
“We should start at what is always the most peculiar part of any carnival,” said Enoch, butting between us.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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