pushed

Example Sentences

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She had pushed all the buttons, making pasta, playing with children, listening and learning for her early childhood project, trying out her gap-year Italian language skills.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Some of the nation’s priciest real estate often means growth gets pushed out to metro Boston’s fringes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

US import tariffs and a debilitating cyberattack pushed Jaguar Land Rover into an annual loss, figures published Thursday showed, although the luxury British automaker's performance improved in the last quarter.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Some executives have pushed back on those worries, even as World Cup resale ticket prices have fallen in recent weeks.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

He slowly pushed the bone until it was so close that Olaf’s claw—with Olaf straining so hard his eyes bulged—just barely touched it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen