pushed
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A combination of both would have likely pushed stocks even deeper into the red at the close of the first quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
“Definitely this year has pushed my recruitment out there with my track times,” Phelps said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The Briton looked close to being stopped several times as Wilder pushed for the finish, but the veteran somehow fought his way back.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
In January, Musk said the new version of Starship would launch in early March, and he later pushed the date to around April 7.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Clare pushed his squeaky wheelbarrow beside her, winding through the autumnal trees.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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