shoved

Example Sentences

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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

Season after season, the club that won style points and little else ventured back into Europe, only to be shoved around by a giant or trip over itself in a pratfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

We’re forced to hear endless snippets of it, too, although the full lyrics are saved for the end when we discover that one of songwriters clumsily shoved in the word “albatross.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"The trays we were talking about were shoved underneath the frames because it was all hands to sorting out and delivering parcels."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

I let out a long sigh and shoved my hands into the pockets of my robe.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan