pushy

Example Sentences

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Supporters of reform say the current system disproportionately puts pressure on women, who often face being labelled pushy or difficult -- a stigma rarely attached to male stars.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"It's who's pushy enough, educated enough, to see the process through. And then ultimately the answer is generally 'No'."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He was never pushy, they said, explaining years later how they let their guard down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Most of the guys on the apps were pushy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Having navigated on his own through several of China’s largest and most prosperous cities, he was accustomed to pushy crowds, tall buildings, flashy cars, and electronic gadgets.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden