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push up

[poosh-uhp] / ˈpʊʃˌʌp /


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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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