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Present participle for to ride (a horse) in a race or event
“At 19 years old, he entered to jockey in the Kentucky Derby.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to convince or manipulate
Present participle for to deceive or fool someone
Present participle for to move past someone or something with force
Present participle for to carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet onto a subsequent wager
Present participle for to make a concerted effort towards achieving a result
Present participle for to travel by means of being carried (by an animal or vehicle)
Present participle for to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
Present participle for to influence the formation or development of
An eager or uncontrolled struggle against others to obtain or achieve something
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