bulldoze
verb (used with object)
to clear, level, or reshape the contours of (land) by or as if by using a bulldozer.
has bulldozed
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present perfectof bulldoze (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has bulldozed its way through tariffs, war, higher oil prices and disappointing GDP to rise 13% so far this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
That “Emilia Pérez” has bulldozed its way to becoming this Oscar season’s major contender proves the power of moxie and marketing über alles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025
UConn - a No. 4 seed - has bulldozed through the tournament bracket with relative ease, winning all five games by at least 10 points.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 2, 2023
You don't need much imagination to see that society has bulldozed a gorge between humans and wild, unboxed animals.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2022
The poor girl has been ashamed of them these two years, but momma has bulldozed her into staying young for stage effect.
From The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories by Owen Wister
