pushed

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In recent decades, however, marine pollution and environmental decline have pushed Pinna nobilis toward extinction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The imagination of the market pushed past old limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

As the ecology director at the nonprofit Climate Revolution Action Network, the 20-year-old has helped put a stop to multiple data centers across New Jersey and pushed for ordinances to ban their construction altogether.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"On the other hand, Musk frequently makes claims that are not real," he said, citing deadlines that are regularly pushed back.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Clare pushed himself to a stand, his one good eye glowing beneath the shadow of his hood.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman