push away

Example Sentences

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BP has been a laggard among major oil-and-gas companies after an ill-fated push away from fossil fuels into renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

He will be thinking "I'm not going to be able to get us out of this" and needs the support of people close to him to push away those insecurities - and he has that.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2024

The second half was also short of openings until substitute Gabriel Martinelli weaved his way through United’s box and forced Andre Onana to push away an effort that was heading for the top corner.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

It took hours for police to push away counterprotesters and bring calm to UCLA’s campus, raising questions about whether the campus was prepared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

He could use one arm to push away the spoon when his mom tried to make him eat oatmeal, which tasted disgusting.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry