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noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||||
| 36% | 10 | Ultimately, when push comes to shove | ||||||
adverb • as the end result of a succession or process | ||||||||
| 35% | 13 | Proverbially | ||||||
adverb • in an idiomatic manner | ||||||||
What Often Proverbially Comes To Shove Crossword Clue
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PUSH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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PUSH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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