push the envelope

Example Sentences

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“I think that they’re trying to push the envelope to see. Is the U.S. going to really go the whole measure here,” said Bryan Clark, a former senior official with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"We wanted to really push the envelope on how we can provide an even greater spotlight for the players, these magnificent athletes, on the court, that effectively becomes their stage," Tiley added.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Global investors, however, continue to push the envelope on risk.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

He would push the envelope, and Freeman would rein him back in if need be.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

In the darkness he did not notice the new rents, and tried to push the envelope further under the lining, and in doing so pushed one corner of it through the plush.

From The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories by Tucker, Benjamin R.