tilt at
phrasal verb
tilted at; tilting at; tilts at
British
: to attack (someone or something) in writing or speech
critics tilting at the established system
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For these Orlando soccer teams, there is a focus on creating an overall culture that builds a platform for sustained tilts at success, but the ultimate aim is to win championships, not to merely be impressive also-rans.
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James Nalton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Both starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce both practiced Thursday at NRG Stadium ahead of Houston’s Week 6 tilt at the New England Patriots.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
Or are these comedians tilting at the every-four-years windmills?
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
While others also love that it can be tilted at different angles for a wide coverage.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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James Nalton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Both starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce both practiced Thursday at NRG Stadium ahead of Houston’s Week 6 tilt at the New England Patriots.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
Or are these comedians tilting at the every-four-years windmills?
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
While others also love that it can be tilted at different angles for a wide coverage.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Tilt at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilt%20at. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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