push on
Britishverb
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Also, press on . Continue or proceed along one's way, as in The path was barely visible, but we pushed on , or It's time to push on to the next item on the agenda . [Early 1700s]
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push something on someone . Thrust something on someone for acceptance or attention, as in She's always pushing second helpings on her guests . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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Accordingly, there has been a big push on the Street to stuff them into the leading stock indices, leaving index fund managers no choice but to buy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The push on premarket home listings—Compass allows sellers to put homes for sale on its website before the larger database Multiple-Listing Service —was controversial, but led to other brokerages copying the strategy.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
LIV could secure those hoped-for new investors and push on after the 2026 season.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The Cheshire zoo has led the push on behalf of more than 80 outdoor attractions which also includes Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire and a range of other venues and destinations.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
I push on my banana slices again, too hard this time, and peanut butter squirts out.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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