pushed
Example Sentences
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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
This month, as intensification of the Iran conflict pushed energy prices higher, gasoline prices have risen further, with regular averaging $4.30 on Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
And 4 million people were pushed out of their homes and internally displaced.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Eugene Hammond was on the porch, in a windowpane plaid suit and his cap on backward with goggles pushed up.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
