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

When it’s pointed out to King that it can be frustrating to watch Halina’s tendency to push away romance and other opportunities as she waits for her life path to become clear, she doesn’t disagree.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

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

“And sometimes I would push away our audience as if it's too cruel at some points,” he admitted.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2024

And for the hundredth time, as she waited for darkness, she tried to push away the question that kept coming into her head: Where was Mo?

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke