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Recent Examples of push around
The footage also shows the now obligatory abuse, as the wheeled warrior continuously rights itself as it gets pushed around.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
One of the primary features of this age of the internet and smartphones and algorithmic feeds is that our attention is everywhere and nowhere at the same time, because we’re endlessly pushed around by a parade of distractions.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 1 Feb. 2025
George Russell has already signaled he won’t be pushed around by Verstappen, who seems to invite contact.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
He’s not known for being overly physical, but he won’t be pushed around.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
One of the primary features of this age of the internet and smartphones and algorithmic feeds is that our attention is everywhere and nowhere at the same time, because we’re endlessly pushed around by a parade of distractions.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 1 Feb. 2025
George Russell has already signaled he won’t be pushed around by Verstappen, who seems to invite contact.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
He’s not known for being overly physical, but he won’t be pushed around.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push around
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However, no amount of care or good intentions can prevent the sudden demolition of the brothers’ home, courtesy of a vague order from the IDF — for which the family is even forced to pay.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, he became immediately stressed out when he was forced to choose between Tunechi and fellow Detroit rap legend Eminem.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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To compel Brand to return home, the UK government’s Home Office would need to make an extradition request to U.S. authorities.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs could also compel retailers to rethink their product offerings.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Leah Millis | Reuters Trump is pressuring House Republicans to immediately pass a massive reconciliation bill that enshrines the president's campaign wish list of tax breaks and spending cuts.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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American lawmakers have been pressuring the Trump administration for weeks to place stricter curbs on cutting edge technology related to artificial intelligence.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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The settlement also adds that Google will not interfere with, restrain or coerce workers in the exercise of their rights.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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If a sitting or former president can successfully coerce law firms into submission by threatening financial ruin, what happens to the idea of legal independence?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The lack of infrastructure continues to constrain theatrical revenues, particularly in Tier III and IV markets where potential audiences remain underserved.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, many organizations are constrained by a lack of resources and reach, creating challenges that impede nonprofit professionals’ ability to cultivate lasting change.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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He was often harassed and got into fights most days.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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People experiencing homelessness have frequently camped in the area, using or selling drugs and at times harassing residents living and working nearby, according to emails between eight business owners and Boise officials, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a public records request.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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Loading your audio article Connecticut officials are offering a $50,000 reward in exchange for information on a cold case involving the death of a woman who was found bludgeoned outside a home in Madison 15 years ago.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Lakers outscored the Bulls 60-46 in the paint, bolstered by a strong performance from center Jaxson Hayes and the bludgeoning presence of James. 4.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Gentry implied that the growth sprang largely from American unexpectedly adding flights, which the airport is contractually obliged to accommodate, The Ledger reported.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wolff said Xi may not be ready to take Taiwan by force yet as there are other hotspots in the South China Sea where the U.S. potentially would be obliged to intervene against Chinese belligerence, such as the Philippines.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Push around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20around. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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