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

“You reach a point where this stuff is shoved down your throat, and you can only take so much of it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And in the end, they shoved their way to the front of the stage — and back to the Final Four.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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

He shoved his hands through his curly blond hair—maybe trying to wipe away sweat, maybe trying to restore some order to the mess.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix