push down
Example Sentences
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The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise its key interest rate after a two-day meeting starting Wednesday, trying to push down inflation without denting economic growth.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Calling himself the “nation’s top bond salesman,” Bessent has talked openly about wanting to push down bond yields to lower mortgage rates and other borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"You wanted to push down Tottenham for Brighton when you made the assist to Rutter, now you have to come to me, you have no choice," De Zerbi revealed.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
So these expectations have helped push down the prices, and push up the yields, of even the biggest and most creditworthy companies’ bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
I push down on my pencil so hard the lead breaks.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
