pushing

Example Sentences

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Pulisic made the whole sequence happen, however, pushing the ball between a pair of defenders before poking it on to McKennie in the center of the box.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

It’s not “human cockfighting,” as John McCain termed it in 1996 while pushing for a ban on the sport—preliminary research suggests that both football and boxing cause more brain damage than MMA.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

"I really hope we can get justice for Katie and some answers for us as a family," she said, adding they "have been pushing now for two years".

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Wealthy buyers are also competing to snap up high-end watches, pushing their prices up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

“Not the best, not the worst. There’s less pressure, sort of, knowing this summer can be the end if I want. A few people apologized about pushing me and Collin together.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison