shove

Example Sentences

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Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, creating chaotic scenes shortly before kick-off in the opening game.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

After the shove, the video shows Niemi and his group walk briskly down the stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard that is home to a number of nightclubs and bars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And because of their size, "you can shove them into your bag really easily", Keilly says.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“I guess this is another place for somebody to shove an ad in your face,” said the 47-year-old Yoder, recalling the first time he noticed one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

His approval of my skill set — and telling me it was valuable to his success — was enough for me to shove the growing list of worries to the back of my mind.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam