pushed
Example Sentences
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One of those carriers, AT&T, pushed back against Smith’s subpoenas, citing constitutional concerns.
The rejection didn’t discourage her, instead she was inspired by the level of talent and pushed by the networking.
From Los Angeles Times
In Chicago, construction labor shortages—tied in part to raids—pushed up costs and delayed projects.
Meanwhile, renewed AI worries pushed software stocks down sharply.
From Barron's
Nurse Georgie Scott, 35, says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices, unable to afford spending two-thirds of her salary on housing.
From BBC
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