pushiness
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I’m trying to understand your financial adviser’s logic and their alleged pushiness, because they seem to be pushing hard for these conversions.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
City workers, in turn, sometimes appeared to tire of the company’s pushiness during negotiations: “this matter is no longer up for discussion,” one wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“She doesn’t have that pushiness that many politicians tend to have, which is ‘Who is in the front, who gets to be on TV?’” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2026
Like Canada itself, the gray jay is a pleasant surprise, comforting for its lack of pushiness and dramatics, endearing for its wit and poise.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2016
"My mum was fairly pushy, before pushiness was in vogue, and it was her who got me writing."
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2013
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