push and pull

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This push and pull between the two frame Eggers’ novel across the six decades of his narrative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

But scarier things like what has happened to Guthrie exacerbate this push and pull, Clare Ansberry writes in her piece this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 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

In our ignorance, we continue to push and pull, to pollute the atmosphere and brighten the land, oblivious of the fact that the long-term consequences are largely unknown.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan