push down

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On the other hand, the supply crunch for oil, fertilizer and other critical commodities could push down economic activity by straining households’ and businesses’ budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

The move, he claimed, would push down mortgage rates.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

I grab the door handle again and push down as hard as I can, but it doesn’t budge.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth