pushing
Example Sentences
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A federal judge intervened at the last minute, pushing the deadline indefinitely.
From Salon
Prosecutors said Jeri was suspected of pushing the irregular hiring of nine women in total.
From Barron's
“Behavior is doing more of the work than policy. Consumers are pushing back, companies are absorbing costs, and pricing power is thinning.”
From Barron's
Curiel said rising healthcare premiums were adding to the financial strain, pushing teachers and support staff out of the district, which has hundreds of educator vacancies.
From Los Angeles Times
“I think the takeaway is if you don’t get a satisfactory answer and it is something that has lasted for a long time, keep pushing,” Dr. Leonard said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
