push off

Example Sentences

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The charitable interpretation of Ms. Cheng’s visit is that her party thinks Taiwan’s best bet is to soothe Mr. Xi and push off a crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

A group of cyclists had been waiting patiently for their turn to push off in what was a regular time trial event.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 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

Sometimes I could just feel his eyes on me, holding me with his quizzical wise-dog gaze, and I would push off with one foot and try to coast for hours on that feeling.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff