as in to move
to leave a place often for another
let's push off while it's still early enough to beat the evening rush
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Think of pushing off with the back foot rather than overextending the lead foot.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
For years, this optimism has been pushed off so far into the future, that stockholders had not appeared to meaningfully price in the timing of when that demand might really kick in.
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
This year the waves pushed off the continent at more northern latitudes and into drier air from Europe that inhibited storm development.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
The event is steeped in hypocrisy, Pech said, arguing that Indigenous populations are routinely pushed off their lands, killed or imprisoned, becoming the victims of state violence.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
For years, this optimism has been pushed off so far into the future, that stockholders had not appeared to meaningfully price in the timing of when that demand might really kick in.
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
This year the waves pushed off the continent at more northern latitudes and into drier air from Europe that inhibited storm development.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
The event is steeped in hypocrisy, Pech said, arguing that Indigenous populations are routinely pushed off their lands, killed or imprisoned, becoming the victims of state violence.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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Energy Transfer is also developing a liquified natural gas export facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which could provide upside if the project moves forward, Salisbury’s team said.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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As the world moves toward a hyper-connected blend of IT and OT, securing these vital systems will be paramount to safeguarding critical infrastructure, human safety and societal well-being.Robert McNutt, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Stallone was announced last year as starring in the reboot but has since exited the project, as has previously announced director Ric Roman Waugh.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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For the December quarter, Apple expects services revenue to grow at a rate similar to fiscal ’24, said Maestri, who is exiting the CFO role at the end of the year.Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Had Erik Ten Hag departed with a feeling of vindication after Manchester United's shock 2-1 win against bitter rivals Manchester City in May's FA Cup final, both sides could have parted ways with heads held high.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The trip will depart Miami for Seattle on April 23, 2026.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Rivian is really getting into the holiday spirit this year.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
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Subscribe to Axios Latino to get vital news about U.S. Latinos and Latin America.Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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Most went dormant in August and September, then the rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene made their way up here.Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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The sun will also set earlier, going down at 4:28 p.m. in early December before gradually moving later.Addy Bink, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Against this backdrop, some filmmakers are attempting to push on with their projects.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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Needs and stakeholder goals can change quickly, and the team might need to push on, even if the road ahead looks rocky.Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Trump had initially agreed to a similar exchange, then pulled out of it.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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While Vice President Kamala Harris makes a case against former President Donald Trump and a case for unity, Trump is pulling out all the stops (and stunts) to get those middle-class Americans to vote Trump once again.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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During the investigation, officers viewed light rail surveillance video that showed a man matching witness description get off and on the light rail at Country Club Drive and Main Street around the time of the shooting.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Special teams earn game ball? (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers’ typically reliable special teams got off to a disastrous start Sunday.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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