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push

[poosh] / pʊʃ /






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The government is trying to rapidly push through reforms in various areas, ahead of legislative elections in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Infantino’s ability to push the right buttons of world leaders isn’t reserved for the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"You know, the regulator's off the hook, the operator's off the hook, the manufacturer's off the hook. And that's why you have to push back against it so hard."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s a lifesaver to carry us through the storm we’re all in,” said county Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who led the push within the Board of Supervisors to get the measure on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“I want to be in the front, lead the charge. It took so much just to get this far, and now, it’s not far enough. I want to push us further along.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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