pushing

Example Sentences

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The stadium operators are pushing a measure to gut the city’s billboard program and the deal with WOW.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Coe died in 2017 and even before that, Pulte’s philanthropy focused primarily on giving cash to individuals rather than charities pushing the theocratic vision common among Fellowship recipients.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares were trading above $250 before fighting broke out in Iran, pushing oil prices higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s moving into that counselor role, feeling comfortable pushing back and not giving executives exactly what they asked for, but exactly what they need,” Goodyear’s Parman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There were waves cutting in one direction and waves pushing over them.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el