pushover

Example Sentences

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But Martin made clear to Truman that he wouldn’t be a pushover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Whether it’s Jacoby Brissett or Kyler Murray, Green Bay has the offensive firepower to win — although the Cardinals defense is no pushover.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

“I asked my wife to take it down, but for several days, she refused,” insists Alito—who is no pushover on the bench.

From Slate • May 29, 2024

Mr Xi will be friendly - he knows that China needs the US - but he will also show he is no pushover.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

Pollard was a pushover, and all the down-and-outers knew exactly where to go to pick up a few bucks.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand