horn in on
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It’s actively working to horn in on Greenland minerals projects, in particular high-grade resources that China lacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
Do NOT let them horn in on such an important time.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 5, 2022
For a father to horn in on his son’s success to enrich his ego and wallet is both disgusting and pathetic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2017
It wasn’t some lame attempt to horn in on the traffic of a scandal, but something within their mission.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2016
‘Yep. In the shop. That squeak-pig is trying to horn in on breakfast.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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