pushed

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Four days of extreme rain and landslides in the Indonesian island of Sumatra have pushed the world's most endangered great apes even closer to extinction, says a study.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Spurs pushed their lead to 29 points before taking a 76-49 lead into half-time.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Last year, Comstock said she and her husband had a negative encounter at Griffith Park as they pushed their daughters around in strollers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At the store level, some workers said the company has pushed them to sell more popular retail items like squeezy children’s toys, along with drinks and take-home meals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The badger flicked whatever she’d gleaned from her claw, then pushed upright.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman