push the button

Example Sentences

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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

"But they have the resources that if they find themselves with an opportunity, they can push the button to go again like they did in signing Sam Smith."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

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

I push the button for German and she says, “Willkommen.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper