push away
Example Sentences
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BP has been a laggard among major oil-and-gas companies after an ill-fated push away from fossil fuels into renewable energy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 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
It took hours for police to push away the counterprotesters and bring calm to the campus, raising sharp questions about whether the campus was prepared for the unrest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024
“And sometimes I would push away our audience as if it's too cruel at some points,” he admitted.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2024
His hands push away from his body, he wants Dr. Martin to stop moving the baby into the unsafe space between them.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
