jockeying in a sentence
n.
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Definition
JOCKEYING: the act of maneuvering or competing skillfully for a favorable position or advantage in a competitive situation.
Sample Sentences
- The competitors were jockeying for position as they approached the final turn of the race.
- In the meeting, several departments were jockeying for resources to implement their new projects.
- She spent the afternoon jockeying her schedule to fit in an appointment with her mentor.
- The politicians were jockeying for votes leading up to the highly anticipated election.
- He was expertly jockeying his horse, trying to gain an advantage over the other racers.