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push

[poosh] / pʊʃ /






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For example, they can slowly push a spacecraft through long interplanetary journeys while consuming very little fuel.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

COP31 hosts Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it outlined its priorities for the UN climate talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

BP has been paring back spending on its renewable assets amid a push to cut debt and boost returns for shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Officials are watching closely to see if higher energy prices push up the cost of goods in particular — food, clothes, consumer electronics, appliances and so forth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Elliot seemed to be on edge, and the last thing I needed was to push him over it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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