push and pull
Example Sentences
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He admitted there could be some "push and pull" when it comes to serving the visitors while protecting the estate's heritage.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“The push and pull with tariffs is likely to be a distracting theme for markets for the remainder of the year, albeit with less volatility than the initial shock last April.”
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
“Sometimes, my parents don’t do what’s in their best interest. It’s always a push and pull — I’m always fighting against resistance. It’s definitely hard.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
The prices of its contracts reflect the likelihood of future events, as determined by the push and pull of traders betting on various outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
She felt willing to push and pull about this; seven acres was near one-quarter of the property, one-quarter of their holdings.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
