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butting

[buht-ing] / ˈbʌt ɪŋ /






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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

Both players were jumping in the air while butting helmets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

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

"Queer Planet," a new documentary now streaming on Peacock, opens with a pair of bighorn sheep, both males, who are literally butting heads.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2024

And while our meetings are always about butting heads, which is half the fun of it, today feels different because deep down I know Shelby is right.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman