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push away

VERB
cause unfriendliness; separate
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VERB
end romantic relationship
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The push away from artificial colors in favor of natural ones has spurred a flurry of activity in the last year or so.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

You have to push away the reality of risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

The second half was also short of openings until substitute Gabriel Martinelli weaved his way through United’s box and forced Andre Onana to push away an effort that was heading for the top corner.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Yann Sommer does well to push away a header from close range but Fikayo Tomori is there to turn in.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

Jonathan, not wanting to talk, thankful to be among friends, but knowing he must answer, tried to push away his fatigue.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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