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To have convinced or manipulated
Past tense for to ride (a horse) in a race or event
“At 19 years old, he entered to jockey in the Kentucky Derby.”
Past tense for to struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something
“But they are no longer in the situation of having to jockey desperately for celebrity endorsements.”
Past tense for to maneuver, manipulate or handle something in a skillful manner
“McKenzie's decision to trust Keele to jockey the plane through the storm was evidence of his rock-solid confidence in the flying skills of his first officer.”
Past tense for to cajole or manipulate someone into doing something
“Collard was by no means sure of me. His very attempt to jockey me into agreement proved that.”
Past tense for to deceive or fool someone
Past tense for to move past someone or something with force
Past tense for to carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet onto a subsequent wager
Past tense for to make a concerted effort towards achieving a result
Past tense for to travel by means of being carried (by an animal or vehicle)
Past tense for to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
Past tense for to influence the formation or development of
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