jockeyed (Meaning)

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jockeyed (imp. & p. p.)

of Jockey

The riders jockeyed for position at the start of the race, each one trying to get the best advantage.
In the boardroom, the executives jockeyed for power, each one trying to secure their own position.
The politicians jockeyed for votes, making promises and offering favors.
The children jockeyed for their parents' attention, each one trying to get the most.
The animals jockeyed for food, each one trying to get the best meal.
The students jockeyed for grades, each one trying to get the highest score.
The soldiers jockeyed for position, each one trying to get the best vantage point.
The workers jockeyed for promotions, each one trying to get a better job.
The athletes jockeyed for position, each one trying to get the best spot.
The salespeople jockeyed for customers, each one trying to make the most sales.

of Jockey

finessed, addressed, negotiated, treated, handled, played, managed, carried out, contended (with), engineered

mishandled, muffed, botched,fumbled, muffed, bungled, messed (up), messed (up), botched, bungled

The riders jockeyed for position at the start of the race, each one trying to get the best advantage.

In the boardroom, the executives jockeyed for power, each one trying to secure their own position.

The politicians jockeyed for votes, making promises and offering favors.

The children jockeyed for their parents' attention, each one trying to get the most.