pushing

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According to the Little Lake Education Assn., in January, the district imposed a cap on healthcare contributions — in effect, steep pay cuts to educators — pushing some employees’ monthly costs as high as $1,400.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He has instituted quarterly calls with the CEOs of big defense companies, pushing them to invest to accelerate production of weapons and military gear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Net income rose 33.5% to $2.4 billion, pushing net earnings per share to a record $1.37, above the FactSet consensus of $1.35.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

So that obsession is pushing up the price of electricity and making it more expensive for people to switch to a heat pump or electric vehicle.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Your mom and sis have skills,” Kiki says, rolling the key chain around in one hand while pushing the stroller back and forth.

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