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push for something

to request or demand something. The citizens are pushing for an investigation of the police department. My secretary is pushing for a raise.

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push for something

to make a strong effort to get something or make something happen The president is meeting with members of Congress to push for an increase in the minimum wage.

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push for

v.

To request or demand something insistently: Taxpayers are pushing for tax reforms.

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