pushover

Example Sentences

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But remember David won that first battle, and Curaçao, with a roster full of Dutch-born-and-bred players and an experienced coach in Dick Advocaat, at 78 the oldest manager in the tournament, won’t be a pushover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

But Martin made clear to Truman that he wouldn’t be a pushover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

“I asked my wife to take it down, but for several days, she refused,” insists Alito—who is no pushover on the bench.

From Slate • May 29, 2024

Rain and cool temperatures turned Valhalla into a pushover for the first two days, and the scores showed it.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

“A Swanburne girl may forgive as she chooses, but she is no pushover, either,” she told herself, and felt rather pleased about it, too.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood