pushed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The more articles I publish, and the more publications that showcase my work, the deeper the old negative press gets pushed to the bottom.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
O’Neill got a boost from supportive market conditions that pushed oil and gas prices higher, but she has refocused the business around hydrocarbons, Brooks says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even when his teams are pushed into more of a mid-block, they have shown an impressive understanding of when to step forward and transition into a high press as a collective.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
European car companies have increasingly been pushed to the periphery.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
He’s sitting at the small table in the corner of his room, the Scrabble board already set up, waiting for me, his lunch dishes pushed to the side.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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