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Recent Examples of pushiness
Modi is as nationalistic as Xi, and is no doubt irritated at the confidence and pushiness of its great eastern neighbor.
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Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushiness
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In the end, as Bob Marley played in a cramped clubhouse, the Padres might have been left to ponder their early-innings misfortune, their lack of opportunism and their season-long shortage of power.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both quarterbacks faced quality defenses and challenges in their own ways — Herbert with the withering pass rush and Nix with the frustrating Jesse Minter shells that keep everything in front and require a combination of patience and opportunism.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Neuroscience also reveals how collective memory and leadership dynamics can steer a society toward increasing aggression or maintaining peace.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Diplomacy, Tact & Emotional Intelligence, where leaders need to navigate the complex dynamics (both on the individual and organizational levels) which are involved in shifting from competition to collaboration—balancing assertiveness with empathy and care.—
Edyta Pacuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Living with Israel’s military assertiveness Israel, the unquestioned military power and sole nuclear weapons state in the region, has long posed particularly deep political dilemmas to Gulf Arab states.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Coleman found no pretentiousness in Trafford, and he was not perturbed by the drop in facilities compared to the Etihad Campus.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though often seen as a liability, geopolitical risk can drive a redirection of corporate strategy and open pathways to long-term competitiveness.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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It was based on broader strategic considerations related to the overall direction and competitiveness of our athletics enterprise in a rapidly changing environment.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Protest-goers told the Idaho Statesman about a variety of motivations for showing up, mostly covering civil liberties — rights for immigrants, women and transgender people — and Trump’s authoritarian actions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more important will be the exploration of the location's past and Robert House's initial motivations.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This finding suggests that individuals who aren’t naturally gifted often compensate by working harder and with greater determination—and their effort pays off.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalization in all its forms.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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They are known for their excellent diligence and for running many of the most successful campaigns.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Turner hasn’t forgotten the diligence his younger teammate showed throughout what could have been a frustrating period of his career.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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