pushed on
Example Sentences
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Anselmet pushed on, his smooth metronomic movements belying the intense physical effort required on the unrelenting course.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
When Bessent was pushed on whether those options would provide a permanent solution, he seemed to indicate that would largely be the case.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025
Most of the advice being pushed on investors today isn’t much good, and what can be gleaned from promoters on Reddit even worse.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
The president pushed on Saturday for a quick resolution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025
Ma opened the door and pushed on the screen door, which I held open so Maddy could get her hug, which was extra-extra-long this morning.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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