pushed
Example Sentences
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Surging electricity demand and equipment backlogs have pushed up construction costs for U.S. power plants more than 10% since last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The pandemic’s “Great Resignation” era — when many workers quit their job and got a big raise at a new employer — and the inflation flare-up pushed companies into larger-than-usual pay increases, Wardrip said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Her class reignited my passion for both writing and film, and pushed me back toward a version of myself that I recognized.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
However, it would be a further nine legs until Van Duijvenbode won the tie as a resurgent Anderson pushed him hard.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Russell pushed up off the Ford and opened the passenger door.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
