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Instead, the atmosphere at the 2026 Programmers’ Jam was refreshingly practical, as a bunch of truly dedicated cinephiles mulled over the pressing matter of not just putting butts in seats — but making sure that each of their film communities has affordable, sustainable access to critical art.—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 Avs forward Chris Drury butted in to defend his teammate, knowing full well his roster was down a D-man with Josh Manson scratched.—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026 More juice to score points and more juice to keep fans’ butts in those MetLife Stadium seats.—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Only halfway in frame, Kaulitz appeared to grab his wife's butt in a bit of cheeky PDA.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for butt in