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By contrast, New Hampshire earned a place at the top of the list, where it has jostled with Florida over the years.

From Fox News • Dec. 5, 2021

For 25 weeks inside court 73, the trivial has jostled for attention alongside the serious.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2012

And the 20th-century disintegration of the European empires, accompanied by attention to their sins, has jostled the museums’ foundations.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011

After beating the Mariners 5-1 on Thursday, the Angels summoned outfielder Mike Trout, who has jostled all year with Washington's Bryce Harper for the honor of being the top prospect in the entire minor leagues.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2011

In two minutes Master Geoffrey has jostled against the friar and contrived to pick a quarrel with him.

From Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)