pushed
Example Sentences
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The national average price of gasoline at the pump was $4.295 on Friday, according to AAA, advancing as the Iran conflict pushed up crude prices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026
Senior U.S. officials raised the imagery linked to the July 17 attack with their Chinese counterparts, who pushed back and demanded proof, the U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who had pushed a long-range penalty to the right of the uprights early on, missed a drop-goal shot.
From BBC ● 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
Little Britches pushed back her bonnet, and bounced in teacher’s chair.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
