Example Sentences

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With roughly 60% of the vote counted, he was running an unimpressive third and hoping a lopsided surge of still-to-be-counted ballots will push him into the top two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Qantas and Airbus this week said supply issues will push delivery of the first A350-1000s to be used on the routes to April 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Humanity's current path will push societies into deeper crises unless we make major changes," he says.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The possibility that this will push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Jay Berry,” she said, “if you dig that hole, those monkeys will push you in it and cover you up, sure as shootin’.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls