pushiness

Over time, without any pushiness, he would also tell his own story.

But that pushiness, thankfully, does not extend to the rest of the movie.

Oh, the difficulties in drawing the line between corporate image and personal pushiness.

You need brains and money and a little bit of pushiness.

Specifically, the women said, the tactics that bothered them most were pushiness and being treated "like an invisible person."

People protested, complaining about my pushiness, but a few were sword-dancers who recognized me.

A tactical error, and she knew it: over-eagerness, even pushiness.

But when the costs to the female of male pushiness outweigh the benefits, then biologists call it sexual harassment.

Her family confuses her pushiness with support of the family interests.

You like a little dominance, a little pushiness.

The parents do not give their names lest their pushiness mean a black mark on the youngster's file.

Such pushiness can undermine a child's prospects.

He'll be turned off by pushiness.

Pushiness from either party is likely to backfire since it will make the other person more defensive and more entrenched in his or her position.

They may not have what it takes, but they stalk location scouts with all the pushiness of stage mothers.

"We were a little hesitant because of labor's pushiness," Mr. Bennett said.

If they don't, pushiness can turn into intimidation and pursuit into stalking; then it's time to call the police.

Discuss has no sell in it, and advocate is too bookish; if you're reaching for dignified pushiness, try promote.

Her flashes of arrogance and pushiness reflect the insecurity of the first-generation immigrant.

Despite the overt pushiness and demanding style, however, these men may be every bit as dependent as the more obviously submissive women.

"The war," Tibor said vaguely, resenting the pushiness of the runners.

Scarlett paid for her pushiness.

With less shouting, gyrating and pushiness, Mr. Gray could be even smarmier.

She exhibits a pushiness never evidenced by Inspector Massingham.

And her pushiness lately.