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push through

British  

verb

  1. (tr) to compel to accept

    the bill was pushed through Parliament

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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