pushing

Example Sentences

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"It's high time we came up with a strategy," Laurence Debrincat of the Paris regional transport authority said last month, pushing for the suburban-and-rural approach.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The group had previously convened in London in December, at a time when the US was pushing hard for Moscow and Kyiv to sign up quickly to a plan to end the war in Ukraine.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

For one thing, there is basic skepticism about all the hype: Boards and investors keep pushing for clearer evidence that AI investment is paying off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

At the time, Kevin McManus with Pasadena Humane told ABC7 News that mountain lion sightings in the city are “extremely rare,” but noted that last year’s wildfires could be pushing cats further into residential areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s not a handout if you’re giving back,” Bernadette says, pushing the ketchup toward Maggie.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith