Example Sentences

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Historically, monarchs had a court of advisers, diplomats and merchants who jockeyed for proximity to limitless power.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It has also jockeyed with Saudi Arabia, the biggest oil producer in OPEC, for regional clout.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

As TV producers jockeyed for scoops and access, prosecutors in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, in Fort Worth, were faced with another task.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

For years, the two companies had jockeyed for the bragging right until 2009 when Walmart claimed it—and every year until now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

We jockeyed for position, but I knew I had to end this game quickly, before the man from Bat Lady’s house disappeared.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben