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push the button



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“Companies would be reluctant to push the button and make an investment right now on new projects,” said Backwell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

Almost 10 minutes passed before he was prepared to push the button.

From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2023

Greg feigns shock at having to "push the button," but then shrugs out, since nothing much will change if he doesn't do that – or for him personally.

From Salon ● May 15, 2023

Mr Fletcher said that during the meeting there was "a reluctance to push the button… but I think people can be persuaded", before adding that "things are still yet to come out".

From BBC ● May 6, 2023

I drag my desk chair to my door, and then down the hall to the elevator, where I push the button for the top floor.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour


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