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steamroll

[ steem-rohl ]

verb (used with or without object)



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Word History and Origins

Origin of steamroll1

First recorded in 1910–15; by back formation
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Maybe so, but they have to first rediscover what led them to steamrolling people in the first place.

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The bar was set the minute the Dodgers squeezed past the San Diego Padres then steamrolled all of New York to dominate baseball with their best team ever.

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Shakir’s remarks reflected a growing sentiment among Democrats, progressive protesters and others displeased with the way President Trump has steamrolled back into office and over long-standing Democratic norms.

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The best picture race has been unpredictable this year as different films have been winning in different places, unlike last year when Oppenheimer steamrolled its way through awards season.

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Often with the Oscars, there is a clear best picture winner which steamrolls its way through awards season, such as Oppenheimer in 2024.

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