butt in
Example Sentences
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“China is absolutely kicking our butt in terms of cost and manufacturing,” Mr. Hargis says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Close also thanked Littleton for the way she cut the kitchen dance scene in “The Big Chill,” specifically for “putting my butt in that shot.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024
It wouldn’t be the only time the clearly frustrated judge would butt in.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2023
"I'm going to butt in," Kagan said, cutting off Gore.
From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2023
“I didn’t mean to butt in — But the wizard didn’t look up. He continued to read, frowning slightly. Harry drew nearer to his desk and stammered, “Er — I’ll just go, shall I?”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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