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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
jockey .
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Examples
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During the negotiations between the Home Government and the Pretoria Executive that followed the Conference, and especially during the period of Mr. Hofmeyr's active intervention, his most necessary and pressing task was to prevent the Salisbury Cabinet from being "jockeyed" by Boer diplomacy out of the advantageous position which he had then taken up on its behalf.
Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 1898
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It has been stated openly and without contradiction, and is accepted in the Transvaal as an unquestionable fact, that at least three properly elected members of the Volksraad were 'jockeyed' out of their seats because they were known to have leanings towards General Joubert.
The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs 1896
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Prussian statesman, who had so successfully "jockeyed" the Man of Destiny, was undoubtedly a well hated and dreaded individual among the Parisians, at least among all those who thought of the future of Europe.
My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 Ernest Alfred Vizetelly 1887
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Men like me and you ain't goin 'to trust their money to be' jockeyed 'with in that style.
The Three Partners Bret Harte 1869
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Although, "jockeyed" may not give an accurate picture of the utter chaos involved.
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Actually, to say that Carlos Slim "jockeyed" for the title overstates the case.
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Actually, to say that Carlos Slim "jockeyed" for the title overstates the case.
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Actually, to say that Carlos Slim "jockeyed" for the title overstates the case.
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Camera operators jockeyed for the right place to set up their tripods, pushing people out of their way if they obstructed a shot.
Roy S. Gutterman: The First Amendment and the Primary Roy S. Gutterman 2012
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Camera operators jockeyed for the right place to set up their tripods, pushing people out of their way if they obstructed a shot.
Roy S. Gutterman: The First Amendment and the Primary Roy S. Gutterman 2012
mattaustin commented on the word jockeyed
I also found this word in the sports Illustrated By James Deil. The slot recevier will turn right then left which jockeyed the corner back.
October 28, 2010
bilby commented on the word jockeyed
*sigh*
October 28, 2010