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push

[poosh] / pʊʃ /






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McGregor broke down the aerodynamics: “Cold air is dense, so a baseball has to push more atoms out of the way as it travels deep. Warm air has lower density, so balls travel farther.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Most non-spouse beneficiaries must withdraw the entire balance within 10 years, which could push them into a higher tax bracket.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Rising living costs, health challenges, and financial pressures continue to push people into hardship and food poverty, according to a foodbank.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

This made Mythos less likely to push back if he asked the model for sensitive security information or to create an exploit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Oslak gave Torak another push, and they started along a deer-track, heading north-west.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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