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

You’re being perceived as the villain in the story because you’re butting in where you should be butting out.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 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 you want me to control her, just say so and keep your hands off. Everytime I try to, you come butting in and then she gives both of us the laugh.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner