Jockeying is the activity of trying to get a position of advantage in a situation. Sometimes people use the word to describe the politicking that goes on in the business world.
The politician was jockeying for position, trying to get ahead of the other candidates.
The company is jockeying for market share, trying to get the best position in the market.
verb
To ride (a horse) in a race.
verb
To jostle by riding against.
verb
To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
verb
To cheat or trick.
noun
The act of one who jockeys.
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I'm doing it for the horse, for the jockey, for the trainer.
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He is such an amazing jockey.
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Everything is now up to the jockey.
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The jockey colony is unbelievable, and the horses are sensational.
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The player is only beginning to jockey for position.
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Jockey wheels engage the top tube of the track.
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She became the first woman jockey to win the race.
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A jockey initially doubled for her but became nauseous on the wires.
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He worked as a jockey and toolmaker and played in a local band, The Jasons.
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He plays Eric Swan, a libidinous disc jockey with eyes for everyone female.