jostle

[US]/ˈdʒɒsl/
[UK]/ˈdʒɑːsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. push or bump against someone in a crowd; compete for space
vi. compete or struggle for something
n. the act of pushing or shoving; a crowded gathering

Example Sentences

Don't jostle against me.

photographs to jostle the mind and the funny bone.

The crowd jostled into the new stadium.

people jostled to ride alongside their fancy.

he was jostled by passengers rushing for the gates.

a jumble of images jostled for attention.

the two players jostled in the paint.

sleek motor launches jostled for position.

jostled through the guests to the bar.

messengers who jostle pedestrians on the sidewalk.

jostled my way through the mob.

The players were jostled by an angry crowd as they left the field.

jostled against the others on the crowded platform.

Big transcontinental enterprises jostle with one another for world markets.

Instead, big countries jostle for a share of influence, knowing they cannot monopolise the scene;

Hordes of journalists jostled for position outside the conference hall.

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