pushed

Example Sentences

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In any industry, there’s always the fear of how long can I hold on to my relevance, and when am I going to be pushed out by the next generation?

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Construction crews tore down the storied East Wing in October as Trump pushed plans for what he called the "finest ballroom of its kind, anywhere in the world".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

All this despite two hotter-than-expected inflation readings, which pushed up bond yields.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The pair closed out the 51st season of “SNL” with a game of chicken that nearly pushed Jost to shave his head on national television.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Jumping up as the car’s flame went higher, he pushed the control box’s toggles down hard.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott