pushed
Example Sentences
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Fear of cellphone crime has pushed an estimated 30 percent of Brazilians -- about 65 million people -- to keep a cheap second phone, nicknamed a "robber's phone," according to the FBSP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Another pushed a wheelbarrow, calling out, “Does anyone need a shovel, saw or hammer?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The timeline has been pushed back from earlier expectations of September or October.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
But continued dry weather this week pushed water levels at Kaub on the Rhine -- a reference point for vessels -- even further downwards and made the area unpassable for laden cargo vessels.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
James was at the worktable pushed against the wall, ironing shirts.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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