push down

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Even those who never flew Spirit benefited from its competitive fares, which helped push down costs at other airlines, Hull noted in an “Ode to Spirit” she wrote honoring the scrappy budget airline.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

On the other hand, the supply crunch for oil, fertilizer and other critical commodities could push down economic activity by straining households’ and businesses’ budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“We are very excited to add a Stanley Cup winner to complement our group and make a big push down the stretch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Barron’s asset-weighted survey means a middling-to-poor showing by an asset manager’s biggest equity funds can push down the firm’s overall ranking.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

I don’t turn around, just push down the hallway, through the door, then down the path, landing on the sidewalk, panting, sick to my stomach.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson