shoved

Example Sentences

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The man who shoved Kelver and who allegedly initiated the confrontation, known only as “S. Durham,” has not been charged.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

“You reach a point where this stuff is shoved down your throat, and you can only take so much of it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Turner snaked through the gauntlet, as his teammates playfully slapped and shoved him around.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Videos on social media showed activists being shoved and surrounded by youths wearing matching T-shirts emblazoned with Jerusalem-themed slogans.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“Kath—” Jonah started to call after her, to yell, “you can’t do that!” but she stamped on his foot as she shoved her way forward.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix