jostles
- present tense form of jostle (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Oil trade is likely to be choppy Friday, as the increased flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz jostles with concerns around the terms of peace, Brooks adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Fatima jostles to get free food and clothing provided by the private Dubai-based charity Waqf al-Farah, which organised the convoy.
From BBC ● May 15, 2025
Her biggest backer remains India, which has invested in several infrastructure projects as it jostles for influence against rival China in the region.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
When the doorbell rings, Oliver wipes his face and jostles with Jameson to answer.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2023
Padma walks to Valerie's chair and jostles her shoulder.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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