Example Sentences

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He carries less national name recognition than his other competitors for the post-Biden Democratic crown, many of whom were jostling for the top job on the national stage back in 2020.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2024

Sogavare highlighted his focus on infrastructure in a speech to mark the 45th anniversary of independence from Britain on Friday, where he said bigger countries were jostling for influence.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2023

They were jostling for a rebound off a missed 3-pointer by Siakam, and Martin was whistled for a foul.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022

People were jostling to beat the clock, to be the first to speak with someone.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2021

He had broken his back, someone said, but there was nothing anyone could do, and now men were stepping over him with their blankets and bolsters, and others were jostling to go up.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan