Example Sentences
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Fans who had previously been happy cheering wins with lusty renditions of “Sweet Caroline” don’t mind that it has been shoved aside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The man who shoved Kelver and who allegedly initiated the confrontation, known only as “S. Durham,” has not been charged.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Videos on social media showed activists being shoved and surrounded by youths wearing matching T-shirts emblazoned with Jerusalem-themed slogans.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Dubois repeatedly questioned Harper's achievements and credentials, while Harper shoved Dubois during a fiery media face-off earlier in the week.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Annoyed, I shoved the last of my sandwich into my mouth and swallowed.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
