pushy

Example Sentences

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In a documentary, “Storming Caesars Palace,” Duncan explains: “I came from no place, just slided in from out of nowhere. But when I came in, I came in pushy. And I’ve been pushy ever since.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

A year after narrowly losing best actor honors with his uncanny Bob Dylan portrayal in "A Complete Unknown," Timothee Chalamet had long appeared a lock for his pushy ping-pong player "Marty Supreme."

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Gary was a lawyer whose affability never offended off the court, but on the court I found him pushy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Then it’s basically game over, unless I want to seem pushy and obsessed.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli