butting

Example Sentences

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Each has something the other needs, which pulls them together despite occasionally butting heads.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Steyer, who founded his group in 2003, has long advocated walking a line between being an activist butting heads with tech and media companies, and partnering with them on safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

But just two years after ascending to power, that ability seems to have fizzled out – leaving Gachagua butting heads with the president and in a position where many legislators are pushing for his removal.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

“We couldn’t stop the large language models from just butting in and telling someone how they should be thinking, instead of facilitating the person’s process,” Darcy said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

"And please forgive me for butting in on you like this. I am Matilda's teacher at school and it is important I have a word with you and your wife."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl