pushing

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Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga will be pushing for recalls for the visit of Bournemouth on Saturday, having been named on the bench alongside Woltemade and Wissa at Selhurst Park.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Higher energy prices are pushing inflation higher and some of that will seep through to core inflation in the coming months,” Pearce writes.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

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

“You can have my lasagna, Nana,” Maya-Jade replied, pushing her plate to her grandmother, whose own meal was only half eaten.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman