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push broom

American

noun

a wide broom with a long handle, pushed by hand and used for sweeping large areas.

Etymology

Origin of push broom

First recorded in 1925–30

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After five years, the interest rate on modified loans can rise again, up to the industry average when the change is made, even if that pushes borrowers above the 38% payment-to-income ratio.

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