pusher
Example Sentences
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As a button pusher, he makes enough to support a family of four—even though a majority of his day is spent with his feet up on the desk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
David Hughes, representing the alleged pusher, suggested Ms Watts's attention had more focused on conversations with her friends, and the boy may have stumbled instead of pushing Christopher.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024
Unlike most helicopters, Sikorsky’s bid uses two counter-rotating coaxial main rotors and a pusher propeller that the company says will allow for quicker acceleration and deceleration.
From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2022
In part, this viewpoint reflected a discomfort with carrying out an action that triggered results which couldn’t be viewed by the button pusher.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2022
“He’s been out drilling in Smith County. Filling in for a tool pusher who got hurt, I think. I’ve been steering clear as much as I can.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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