pushed

/ pʊʃt /

adjective

1. informal,  (often foll by for) short (of) or in need (of time, money, etc)

Example Sentences

The Hammers pushed Liverpool close on Sunday, but they did not really threaten very much despite the Reds being so vulnerable defensively at the moment.

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Since immigration agents began raiding Los Angeles neighborhoods and worksites in June, many local leaders have pushed for action on the issue.

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In a post on X, Hegseth pushed back against the accusation, calling it "fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory".

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William, worried about the growing antagonism between English and Scots over the affair, pushed for a political union between the two countries.

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When the ship arrived, ice had concentrated around the bay and was being pushed toward shore by wind.

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