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

From MarketWatch Mar. 10, 2026

Uncertainty over tariffs led shipping companies, which had started to recover after struggling with an inventory glut and slowing consumer spending for years, to push off their forecasts for a recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 15, 2025

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

And then it was time for him to lead his garron onto the ferry. lyrion watched them push off and pole out toward the center of the Blackwater.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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