butting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of butting
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Here we see the real history butting up against the expected fantasy of Norse legends, warriors and gods.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
He was frequently butting heads with the Blues' owners in his 18 months in charge and on 1 January left the club.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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
Both players were jumping in the air while butting helmets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025
“What? And you think I don’t? I don’t want them butting in on this.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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