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horning in



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Using a device to achieve the same effect was unfairly horning in on AT&T property.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024

This project from producer-arrangers Brad Benedict and Mark Fontana could be accused of horning in on Brian Setzer’s retro rockabilly swing slant on the holidays if the results weren’t so much sheer fun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2016

He left behind a celebrated quote: “The trouble with boxing today is that legitimate businessmen are horning in on our game.”

From The Guardian ● May 22, 2015

His talent for horning in on history did not fail him.

From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2013

“From him. He sounds kind of bitter when he talks about you, and I get the distinct impression he doesn’t want me around, like I’m horning in on his game or something.”

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs



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