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

At the same time, your approach is a form of butting in — those “attempts at lightening the mood” — which basically splashes your feelings onto her.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

You should have talked to Allie first before butting in, but now that that’s no longer an option, you should approach the topic as open-mindedly as possible.

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2021

"You don't mind me butting in front of you, right? I mean, it's not like you haven't had cafeteria food before. You probably had some last night, right?"

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds