steamroller

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Recent Examples of steamroller That work is considerable and the reason Parks said James is the right man at the right place at the right time to get SCC ahead of the AI steamroller. Brian Robin, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026 This is a personal dilemma for me, never having lost an ounce of my lifelong political combat against the reactionary steamroller. David Zane Mairowitz, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025 O’Neill directs the steamroller of tragedy right at the characters and then — atypically, delightfully — diverts it. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025 But Bohumila knows that what Marcela’s really telling her is how, even just for a little while, vodka and bad beer slow down the steamroller of a life laden with loneliness and desperation. Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steamroller
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamroller
juggernaut
Noun
  • Authentic Brands Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property of Care Bears, the cuddly residents of Care-a-Lot that became a merchandising and retail juggernaut and beloved children’s property.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 30 June 2026
  • Since hitting theaters in May, Parsons’ feature debut has become an absolute box office juggernaut and an instant cultural sensation.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 June 2026

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“Steamroller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamroller. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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