as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again
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Other effects can include shutting people out, not wanting to do things that were once enjoyable, being unable to trust others, and having low self-esteem.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025 -
Dembele is left to lead the press on his own and cut the pitch in half by arcing his press to shut the passing lane between Villa’s centre-backs.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Even with thorough pre-acquisition planning, much work remains once the deal has closed.—
Jon D'Amato,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Tourism spending data as a proxy Parkinson, who manages about £5 billion ($6.7 billion) in assets across several funds, said his decision to close his Moncler position partly stemmed from data provided by Global Blue, a firm which helps tourists and retailers with tax refunds.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Really, why spend billions on enhancements in a search space that is already locked down as is?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Brannan has locked in support for his comptroller run from a number of other influential New York labor groups, like 32BJ, the Transport Workers Union and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Steek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steek. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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