push the button
Example Sentences
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“Companies would be reluctant to push the button and make an investment right now on new projects,” said Backwell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
"But they have the resources that if they find themselves with an opportunity, they can push the button to go again like they did in signing Sam Smith."
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025
Almost 10 minutes passed before he was prepared to push the button.
From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023
It appeared as if he tried to push the button for speed control and it failed to engage, but regardless, the pass-through penalty took him out of contention.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2023
“But that is only one problem. Once you are inside the Doors, someone must stay outside to push the button and defend it.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
