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pushing

[poosh-ing] / ˈpʊʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
aggressive
Synonyms


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Peggie also said, after a meeting about her suspension, that she felt Fraser was "pushing" for her to change to another department against her wishes.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

The engineers who built Silicon Valley, the astronauts who went to space, the scientists pushing the edges of medicine and artificial intelligence — many of them trace a line back to this show.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

Rival rocket operators are pushing to fill the void but will be hard-pressed to offer immediate relief.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

That pressure has been cited as one of the factors pushing the state to settle, and it probably was — but not just because of Ellison.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

On a night like this one, with the cold December wind pushing at the flames, the harbor would ignite.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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