push through
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“I’ve witnessed a lot of his hurt and resilience and his ability to push through and remain present for me. It’s really empowering.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
It was a shock to many in the markets that despite a landslide majority, Labour could not push through plans to cut Britain's welfare bill.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Elected in 2023, Tinubu has used his first term to push through ambitious economic reforms, including ending a costly fuel subsidy that for years had indirectly suppressed prices throughout the economy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
And while the movie’s legacy looks a little more macabre now, Panettiere and Trachtenberg’s glimmering performances are enough to push through the darkness.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
The threads push through the cell wall and grow out of the cell, like grass rising from seeded loam.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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