jostled

Example Sentences

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But Milan was still badly placed and had lost his lead-out men as the sprinters jostled for position going into the final 500 metres.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

As the Popemobile made its way from the port to the waterfront, people jostled against metal barricades to get a better vantage point for smartphone videos.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

The president appeared in a good mood even as the plane jostled from rough turbulence as it climbed into the sky.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

The revival center hallways seemed endless, and each time Citra was jostled, her whole body throbbed.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman