Sentence examples for proved a pushover from inspiring English sources

The empire proved a pushover for Cortés, for several reasons.

NOT for the first time, Saddam Hussein thinks he has found at least one opponent that may prove a pushover: the United Nations Security Council.

The dealmakers Mitt Romney's legacy ReprintsSan Bernardino has proved less of a pushover.

If the war in Kosovo is a pain-endurance contest, the Serbs may not prove to be a pushover.

The film was clearly a challenge: not only did he have to act in French, a language of which he had little knowledge, and spend most of his acting time wrangling a herd of horses, but des Pallières proved no pushover either.

Obama's short summary of his position on Russia – regarding Russia neither as an enemy, nor an ally – shows he will prove no pushover for the Kremlin.

He fights only once every few years, just to prove that he's not a pushover.

Flanker Nic Cudd cleverly prevented Connacht claiming a pushover try in the 12th minute.

West Bromwich Albion, without a win in their last four games, could well prove to be pushovers.

While Wigan proved they were no pushovers during a battling first-half performance, Chelsea appeared to be suffering a Champions League hangover following their quarter-final victory over Benfica.

You should try it sometime -- I bet you get sick of being a pushover.