jostled

Example Sentences

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At the Great Hall of the People, journalists from both sides jostled each other to get a place before the meeting as US and Chinese officials tried to keep order.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

As the Popemobile made its way from the port to the waterfront, people jostled against metal barricades to get a better vantage point for smartphone videos.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

The president appeared in a good mood even as the plane jostled from rough turbulence as it climbed into the sky.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Cal took me by the elbow and jostled me into the water.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath