pushed
Example Sentences
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The flood of tourists has pushed the island’s infrastructure to its limit, leading to traffic jams, strained water resources and a severe shortage of affordable housing for locals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
He has, however, repeatedly defended the Smithsonian’s independence and pushed back against White House criticism of its exhibitions.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
By Thursday’s close it sat 2.7% shy of the record high hit last month, hobbled by a global bond market selloff that’s pushed U.S. benchmark borrowing costs to the brink of 5%.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Prices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living pushed up by higher gasoline prices, official figures show.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
I tossed back the sheets, crawled to the window, and pushed aside the curtains.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
