Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That moved Aberg four clear but he was unable to build on that momentum as his rivals jostled for position behind him.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

But Milan was still badly placed and had lost his lead-out men as the sprinters jostled for position going into the final 500 metres.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan jostled for President Donald Trump’s attention on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last month.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Stokes jostled his love of a second sport, football, becoming a wide receiver and defensive end on the football team earlier in September, just months before his final season of basketball at begins.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025

Then someone jostled me from behind, bringing me to my senses.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood