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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

This defeat, the Pasting in Perth, came from the middle order's keenness to push away from their bodies.

From BBC Nov. 22, 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 counterprotesters and bring calm to UCLA’s campus, raising questions about whether the campus was prepared.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2024

My mind keeps tugging me toward my memories of Lynn, in an attempt to persuade me that she is actually gone, but I push away the short flashes as they come.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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