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
Over more than two hours of heavy-slugging tennis, Rybakina pushed the premier hard court player of this generation to her limit.
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
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
