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

Fitzgerald once shoved an acquaintance too hard, Elaine-style, at a Phish concert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“The notion of going to dinner in Santa Monica just feels like having nails shoved into my feet.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"The trays we were talking about were shoved underneath the frames because it was all hands to sorting out and delivering parcels."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

I ripped out the page Uncle had been reading and shoved it in my pocket.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler