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push down

[poosh-doun] / ˈpʊʃˌdaʊn /


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He estimated that would push down global prices for 10 to 14 days.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“We are very excited to add a Stanley Cup winner to complement our group and make a big push down the stretch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“If the administration’s efforts to push down the short end of the yield curve prove successful, ARM share could explode to the upside and help the builders put meat on the table,” the analyst noted.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

While a tax suspension would technically push down consumer prices, it could also stimulate consumer demand and potentially heat up the economy, complicating the bank’s efforts to maintain price stability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Chess thought maybe it was actually Finn who had the courage to push down.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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