push down

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Even those who never flew Spirit benefited from its competitive fares, which helped push down costs at other airlines, Hull noted in an “Ode to Spirit” she wrote honoring the scrappy budget airline.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

As a result, foreclosures have shot up, which could push down home values in some markets, pushing more borrowers underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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

“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

It was like trying to push down a tree.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles