push back
Example Sentences
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If there was a trans comedian that was in that Forbes Top 10 that could push back and give their perspective and their point of view, then it wouldn’t be as horrible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Even in the authors’ account, aides sometimes seem to let an idea be floated and then disappear or, as in the case of Mr. Miller’s alleged contempt for habeas corpus, push back strongly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Bond investors, meanwhile, were starting to push back on the rate hike messaging the Warsh-led Fed introduced last week, trimming 1-year inflation swap rates to 2.16%, the lowest since October of 2024.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi appeared to push back at the comments.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
I stood in the path holding my eye and trying to push back the day, but each time I floundered upon Dr. Bledsoe's decision.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
