pushover

Example Sentences

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It may not be a shoo-in, either; Australia, expected to be a bit of a pushover, defied expectations to beat Turkey in an upset last weekend.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

The new rules also have empowered some of the sport’s longtime pushover programs to gleefully kick sand in the faces of their former bullies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Whether it’s Jacoby Brissett or Kyler Murray, Green Bay has the offensive firepower to win — although the Cardinals defense is no pushover.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Mr Xi will be friendly - he knows that China needs the US - but he will also show he is no pushover.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

And I decide that I’m done being a pushover.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King