Example Sentences

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The Arabian subcontinent is shoving northward, and it’s pushing Turkey north against basically a fixed boundary of northern Europe.

From Scientific American • Feb. 6, 2023

I could care less what reviews say about this movie, won't watch anymore of these half baked remakes that Hollywood is shoving down our throats.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2016

No opponent is shoving his hands in your face, or coming in cleats up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2016

There’s always the classic case of the “bad networker” who goes into a room and within seconds, is shoving business cards in people’s hands.

From Forbes • Sep. 8, 2014

Gina is shoving the stuff back in her purse.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti