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pushing

[poosh-ing] / ˈpʊʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
aggressive
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Given our age, why are they pushing this?

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Raman began working with slum dwellers’ organizations in Delhi, first trying to stop the evictions and later documenting conditions in the resettlement colonies, pushing for running water and better sanitation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

As a result, many healthy people drop coverage, leaving the enrollee pool sicker and pushing premiums even higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Fundamentally, Clancy's legal team - with Reddington at the helm - is pushing for the charges to be dismissed or dropped.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

“And I like knowing that pushing myself today means my next long run will be easier.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison


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