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push down

[poosh-doun] / ˈpʊʃˌdaʊn /


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For crude markets, the prospect of more Middle Eastern oil soon reaching global markets continues to push down prices.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

Moreover, lower-cost investment-banking services might push down the fees bankers charge clients.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than expected, helping push down the unemployment rate to 4.3%, the Labor Department said.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

The measures, aimed at widening supply to push down prices, are a "godsend for Russia's shadow fleet," said Lloyd's analyst Bridget Diakun, referring to the opaque sanctions-busting tankers used by Russia.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 2026

I push down my embarrassment and offer him a small smile.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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