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shove

[shuhv] / ʃʌv /


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And because of their size, "you can shove them into your bag really easily", Keilly says.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“I guess this is another place for somebody to shove an ad in your face,” said the 47-year-old Yoder, recalling the first time he noticed one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Just as roadkill summons vultures, so too does human misery summon journalists, who travel across the country to shove cameras and recorders at people enduring things no one should experience.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Palmer converted another spot-kick in the 35th minute after Yerson Mosquera's needless shove on Joao Pedro.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Clara turned, intending to shove him out of the theater, but it was too late.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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