push away
Example Sentences
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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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