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It takes a bit longer to sink into the cushiness and subconsciously find your balance before you push off again, similar to the extra effort required when walking on sand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Such a scenario could delay or even push off any Fed rate cuts this year.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026

Some keepers bring their foot inwards so they can use it to push off before jumping towards the corner of the goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025

A 2025 trial conclusion could also "throw a potential wrench into efforts by Cannon to push off the MAL docs case," national security lawyer Bradley Moss tweeted, referring to Trump's Florida federal criminal case.

From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2023

We push off toward school, Finch sprinting forward, doubling back, sprinting forward, doubling back.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven


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