pushed

Example Sentences

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His haul of 257 goals for Liverpool has pushed him past the likes of Sir Kenny Dalglish, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A technology-led rally in stock markets pushed indexes higher in Asia and Europe after the Dow closed at its record high Thursday—its first in over three months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He received his high school diploma but pushed his children to pursue higher degrees, and he would call his mother nightly to check up on her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Investors pushed shares higher after a Wells Fargo analyst team, led by Aaron Rakers, raised its Dell price target to $270 from $180.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I tried to get close, too, but kept being pushed back.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott