I. noun
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Ann Day, R-Tucson, the legislative steamroller behind a move to regulate HMOs.
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During the 1950s, Pfeffer was a veritable steamroller , filing suits or joining them throughout the country.
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Marc made her feel as if she'd just had a battle with a steamroller - but she was mildly pleased with herself.
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Rayleen didn't find anything else broken, though she seemed convinced I'd been run over by a steamroller .
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Square on his feet, Jos looked as though he could hold off a steamroller .
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The steamroller had hit a bump, but for the time being it was back on course.
II. verb
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It was clear that he had been angered by attempts to steamroller him.
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Why did she get the distinct impression that she had just been steamrollered?