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one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares
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Recent Examples of bulldozing
Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
After Douglas, Miami picked up a 6-5 1/2, 261-pound bulldozing blocking tight end in Kacmarek, who can be an asset in paving holes in the run game.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Their bulldozing run up through non-League and the EFL deserves respect, but they’re not held together by a rubber band.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
The looming Mercury-Saturn square encourages you to take a step back and reflect before bulldozing into a situation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Atlanta Housing Authority began bulldozing the housing project Wednesday.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Trump bulldozing all that was left of free and democratic America.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Paging Julius Randle Randle was at his bully ball best in Game 1, bulldozing his way to 21 points and 10 rebounds to help Minnesota power through to a victory.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And there have been questions and concern about Israeli soldiers bulldozing parts of a Catholic convent in southern Lebanon.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The nonprofit group is arguing that the president should have sought authorization from Congress before bulldozing the East Wing.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Outside, the ceaseless roar of jackhammering and bulldozing went on as the ballroom, challenged by lawsuits and protected by that titanium fencing, took shape.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
After Douglas, Miami picked up a 6-5 1/2, 261-pound bulldozing blocking tight end in Kacmarek, who can be an asset in paving holes in the run game.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Their bulldozing run up through non-League and the EFL deserves respect, but they’re not held together by a rubber band.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The first season of the show takes its time in setting the stakes, building worlds, and establishing the key players rather than bulldozing straight into intergalactic warfare.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
The looming Mercury-Saturn square encourages you to take a step back and reflect before bulldozing into a situation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Atlanta Housing Authority began bulldozing the housing project Wednesday.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Trump bulldozing all that was left of free and democratic America.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Paging Julius Randle Randle was at his bully ball best in Game 1, bulldozing his way to 21 points and 10 rebounds to help Minnesota power through to a victory.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And there have been questions and concern about Israeli soldiers bulldozing parts of a Catholic convent in southern Lebanon.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The nonprofit group is arguing that the president should have sought authorization from Congress before bulldozing the East Wing.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozing
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According to the complaint, the student experienced escalating antisemitic bullying over the last two years, including physical assault.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For disabled students already navigating discrimination, bullying, and in some cases dangerous seclusion and restraint practices with fewer advocacy resources than ever, the question of who will investigate and enforce their rights just got a lot murkier.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Trump is pushing France to nix a 3% tech levy on revenue from large digital services that has been in place since 2019.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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If their next outing doesn’t keep carefully evolving, they can get branded a one-trick pony, but pushing the envelope too far can alienate day-one fans.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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While the outdoors can feel intimidating to many consumers, Van Diggelen said genuine engagement helps make the category more approachable.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Think of it as the automotive equivalent of the family mastiff—intimidating in appearance, ferocious when required, but great with kids.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, schools faced mounting pressure to raise test scores, creating a fundamental tension between learning time and and play time.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Turbulent emotions can stir up physical stress when the Leo moon puts pressure on Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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County officials pointed to state budget cuts and a $276,000 drop in liquor revenue as factors squeezing finances.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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Grip the handles on the sides of the machine, tighten your core, and extend your legs, squeezing your quadriceps (top thigh muscles) at the top.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
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But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Predator decoys that are in constant motion may be most effective at scaring birds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Noun
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That's not freedom, that's coercion.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This means coercion of local stations and national networks would violate the law.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The most serious charge in the indictment, witness intimidation, was levied against Hakim and Feyock.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Each has a role to play in creating environments where frontline employees can do their jobs without fear of intimidation or violence.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Bulldozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldozing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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