Sentence examples for were pushing for from inspiring English sources

But few were pushing for outright independence.

Ostensibly, field workers were pushing for better wages and treatment.

At the same time, suffragists were pushing for women's advancement.

Made.com's investors, including Brent Hoberman of Lastminute.com fame, were pushing for further expansion.

At 245p, Permira, Charterhouse and CVC were pushing for a valuation of 18 times earnings.

Venezuela and Iran were pushing for a bigger daily reduction, of 2 million barrels.

"It was not because they are Shia, but because the Shia were pushing for it.

At the time, Fannie Mae's executives were pushing for higher compensation.

"The sellers were pushing for the escalation of prices," Ms. Ramirez said.

"Joe was pushing for it, ownership and the front office were pushing for it," Meacham said.

And Paducah, Ky., is pushing for quilting.