pushes
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A key question facing the $32 trillion Treasury market is whether additional heavy selling could suddenly spark an unwinding that pushes the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note to 6%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
That shift pushes up the rates Washington pays to borrow, he explained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
A profitable week for 22-year-old Wu pushes him to a career high of second place in the world rankings, behind Zhao Xintong.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Even when districts ultimately receive the money, that kind of maneuver complicates cash flow, raises uncertainty and pushes districts toward short-term decisions rather than stable strategies,” Barrera said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Dad pushes a checker close to mine, and I’m trapped.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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