push up
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It highlights both countries' efforts to prevent a sell-off in the yen and Japanese government bonds from having an impact on the global economy, including potentially helping to push up borrowing costs for Washington.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Automakers say they are facing rising costs for in-vehicle computer systems, which could also soon push up the price of new vehicles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The return of a heavyweight buyer like China would push up the cost of a barrel of oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
If they brought it all home, that might push up the yuan against the dollar and hurt the competitiveness of Chinese exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Russ keeps climbing and I follow until we have to push up what looks like a trapdoor in the ceiling.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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