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jostles

  • present tense form
    of jostle (3rd person singular).
    jostle
    verb (used with object)
    to bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely.

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The Hangzhou-based company has been spending heavily on the technology as it jostles with rivals for dominance in the rapidly growing AI sector.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 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