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are pushing

  • present progressive
    of push.
    push
    verb (used with object)
    to press upon or against (a person or thing).

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But weakening domestic sales are pushing manufacturers like Zhang to seek fatter margins abroad, where consumers have more purchasing power.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

It’s possible those demoralized job seekers are pushing the participation rate lower, said Martin of Oxford Economics.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Some hospitals that provide emergency medical services but not trauma care, including Catalina Island Health and MLK hospital, are pushing for the county to help them by providing recurring disbursements of Measure B funds.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Yet many members of Gen Z in the U.S. are pushing back against this technology because of concerns about its effect on the environment, employment, privacy, creativity and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Reporters are pushing, shoving, shouting questions: “Can there be justice?”

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes