butting in

Example Sentences

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The one scene where Montiel uses him like a cartoon, with D.J. butting in over some very serious murder talk while whining about the BBQ grill, is pitch-perfect.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

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

There are also friends — more “friends” — now butting in to “encourage” you to accept an apology you find insincere.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2022

If he doesn’t respond well to this, or if he keeps butting in despite your explicitly asking him not to, it’s time to look for a new job, as tough as I know that is.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2021

At first Dad was irritated, because he thought one of the older children was butting in.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey