butting in
Example Sentences
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The one scene where Montiel uses him like a cartoon, with D.J. butting in over some very serious murder talk while whining about the BBQ grill, is pitch-perfect.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025
“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
There are also friends — more “friends” — now butting in to “encourage” you to accept an apology you find insincere.
From Washington Post • May 4, 2022
If he doesn’t respond well to this, or if he keeps butting in despite your explicitly asking him not to, it’s time to look for a new job, as tough as I know that is.
From Slate • Aug. 9, 2021
“If you want me to control her, just say so and keep your hands off. Everytime I try to, you come butting in and then she gives both of us the laugh.”
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
