jockey
noun
a person who rides horses professionally in races.
jockeying
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present participleof jockey.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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His long stay abroad has also stoked talk of a post-Biya future and accelerated jockeying among would-be successors as questions over who might replace him persist.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The unusually early jockeying shows just how intensely investors want a piece of the company before it goes public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
While making his way through the ballroom he came across reporters ducking for cover and some jockeying for position with their phone cameras.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
While nobody is technically running yet, several ambitious Democrats are already busy jockeying for attention and floating policies they might try to pass if they win.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
The sectional seated eight, but even with only three Richardson children, there was always a fair amount of jockeying to get the spots with the best view.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
