pushed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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After the hydration break, Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian pushed the ball into the box and tapped it to Saman Ghoddos.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Thames Water has pushed back strongly against that prospect, instead favouring a "market-led solution".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Stocks surged on Monday, pushed up by investors loading up on artificial-intelligence names after the U.S. and Iran reached a peace deal.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
When the shopper pushed for the advertised price, the dealer wouldn’t budge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
My shoulders stiffened and I nervously pushed the handle of my handbag up to the crook of my elbow.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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