Sentences with Buttonhole

Filter by Meaning

8 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Buttonhole'

The chatty neighbor managed to buttonhole me for an hour about his extensive stamp collection.

During the conference, the speaker tried to buttonhole the attendees with his controversial views on climate change.

The teacher skillfully buttonholed the students into discussing the complex themes of the novel.

At the social gathering, she tried to buttonhole him to get insights into the upcoming project.

The politician strategically buttonholed voters at the town hall, addressing their concerns.

During the heated debate, the journalist managed to buttonhole the senator for a quick interview.

In the library, the professor attempted to buttonhole students into joining his research project.

The curious student decided to buttonhole the guest speaker after the lecture to delve deeper into the topic.

Cite This Word

Was This Helpful?
Copied