push on

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Recent Examples of push on The Egyptian forward brought real zip and dynamism on his first start, linking up well with Josko Gvardiol, now given freedom to push on from his high-and-wide left-back role. Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore has welcomed the push on both sides and has emphasized the competition has kept each quarterback sharp knowing the other is ready. Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025 Javon Baker, who is making a roster push on special teams in addition to his sporadic highlight grabs, had one catch. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 According to reports, the development is part of a bigger push on the international stage for China, with the country investing heavily in AI and robotics to offset slowing economic growth and an ageing population. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for push on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
Verb
  • Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.
    Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Lock your home before departing.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
  • But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge has had his own will-they-won't-they situation going with Rebecca Budig's Taylor Hayes.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s where Cianfrance fell in love with movies, picking at random from VHS dramas that have since been pushed off the shelf by franchise fare.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Simmons and Ward were separated, but that was after Simmons' helmet was pushed off during the scuffle.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After a slow first half for the offense, Mahomes pulled out his trademark Mahomes Magic to get the team back on track and come within a possession of taking the lead in the fourth quarter.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The costume designers initially pulled out a prosthetic baby bump.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In 2023, fans were shocked to see all five members of *NSYNC, which had disbanded nearly 20 years earlier, walked out together to present best pop video.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

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