pushed

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Xi pushed to strengthen diplomatic, law enforcement and military ties, according to Beijing's state media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A governance review pushed by RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is set to slim down the council, which includes representatives from England's counties, the military and Oxbridge, and reduce its power to an advisory role.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The order represented a win for Cairncross and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who have pushed for security considerations to play a bigger role in model evaluation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Raman pushed back on that narrative, saying she provided key assistance to Bass in 2022, helping her defeat real estate developer Rick Caruso.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Wolf leapt to defend his pack-brother, but she pushed him away, hooked her forepaws under Tall Tailless’s shoulders, and hauled him out of the Wet.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver