tilt at
verb
tilted at; tilting at; tilts at
British
: to attack (someone or something) in writing or speech
critics tilting at the established system
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Dembele was then able to play just over 1,000 Ligue 1 minutes to conserve his legs for PSG’s successful defence of their Champions League title, and France’s tilt at the World Cup.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Anteaters had alumni cheering them on during the title tilt at Pauley Pavilion.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Her head bobs gently, then sharply tilts at specific moments, particularly when certain words cut through the stream of conversation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Broncos entered the tilt at ExtraMile Arena in second place in the standings, trailing only the visiting Aztecs, who had lost just one game in conference play all season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Anteaters had alumni cheering them on during the title tilt at Pauley Pavilion.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Her head bobs gently, then sharply tilts at specific moments, particularly when certain words cut through the stream of conversation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Broncos entered the tilt at ExtraMile Arena in second place in the standings, trailing only the visiting Aztecs, who had lost just one game in conference play all season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Tilt at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilt%20at. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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