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pushing

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


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There are Oompa-Loompas of various sizes, including Rusty Goffe, from the 1971 film, who perform Oompa-Loompa dances and sing Oompa-Loompa songs and are seen offstage pushing buttons and pulling levers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 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

Starting with the goalkeeper, I think Jordan Pickford will still be the England number one but James Trafford after a couple more seasons of Premier League football will be pushing him close.

From BBC 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

The ideas were good, and we both knew it, but I was pushing my luck.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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