push through

British

verb

(tr) to compel to accept

the bill was pushed through Parliament

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Example Sentences

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Wilson told The Times that he originally wanted to keep his friend in Sacramento to help push through his agenda.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

To get there, he had to push through a dense cluster of his own supporters: people holding Abdul for Senate signs, leaning in for selfies, grabbing a quick word, a handshake, a moment.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Orbán's Fidesz party was able to push through the legislation with the help of a supermajority - with control of two-thirds of parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Executives focused instead on maintaining brand heat, desirability and the ability to push through price increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I push through cloud banks, follow faint tracks, catch the scent of cinnamon, of dill.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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