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as in to intimidate
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
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 bulldoze
Democrats accuse Musk of being an ominous figure with a tangle of conflicting business interests who bulldozes illegally into federal databases and government functions.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
If not, here’s a short synopsis: Green absolutely bulldozed a top tackle prospect in Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr.
Now Conerly certainly bounced back at Thursday’s final practice but the point is clear: talent always trumps school prestige.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Compare that to Acacia, who allows Sam Star to bulldoze past her in every way this week.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The group is racing to remove and preserve thousands of vintage and historically significant tiles from the Eaton fire burn zone before the properties are bulldozed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
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The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.—
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Separately, the judge said Aidan Kearney, a local blogger who has closely covered the case and is also facing pending charges for allegedly intimidating witnesses, will be exempt from a witness sequestration order.—
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While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.—
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Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.—
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Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.—
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In the novel and subsequent film adaptation, Sue initially joins in bullying Carrie but later decides to try to befriend her.—
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With his carry-on bag, his ID and medication inside, now with the DEA, David had no choice but to step off the plane and was eventually bullied into permitting a search of his bag.—
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“Bulldoze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldoze. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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