Example Sentences

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The queen’s death has elbowed aside news of anything else.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2022

In vulnerable populations lacking any immune protection, delta has elbowed such variants aside.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021

Meanwhile, Arkansas, which last year snapped a 20-game Southeastern Conference losing streak, has elbowed its way into the early conversation after thumping Texas A&M and Texas.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2021

Signed to be a backup at first base and left field, Adams has elbowed his way into the Nationals everyday lineup with his power hitting.

From Washington Times • May 7, 2018

Twenty-five years in building, twenty-five more for completion, it has elbowed its way, stone by stone, into such company as St. Peter's at Rome, and the marvel at Milan.

From Fanny Herself by Ferber, Edna