push the button

Example Sentences

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“Companies would be reluctant to push the button and make an investment right now on new projects,” said Backwell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Almost 10 minutes passed before he was prepared to push the button.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

Greg feigns shock at having to "push the button," but then shrugs out, since nothing much will change if he doesn't do that – or for him personally.

From Salon • May 15, 2023

Mr Fletcher said that during the meeting there was "a reluctance to push the button… but I think people can be persuaded", before adding that "things are still yet to come out".

From BBC • May 6, 2023

I push the button, and the lid pops open.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt