butting

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Steyer, who founded his group in 2003, has long advocated walking a line between being an activist butting heads with tech and media companies, and partnering with them on safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

But just two years after ascending to power, that ability seems to have fizzled out – leaving Gachagua butting heads with the president and in a position where many legislators are pushing for his removal.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

So what if you don’t want Meta AI butting in every time you search for something or scroll through your social feeds?

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

Near the end of his Nickelodeon run, Mitchell said, he began butting heads with several executives at the network.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

“Now look who’s butting in,” complained one of the doctors.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller