Example Sentences

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I get the humor, but I am pushing back against the message.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“I am pushing young politicians to get ready so that one day I will not be available anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

“I am pushing myself to use the very thing that can be a struggle — my voice — to speak up for the community I represent and whose voices often go unheard,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

I often wonder whether I am pushing too much and whether the Taliban’s patience will finally run out.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2022

Then I am pushing through the crowd, just as I did before.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins