be pushing (an age)

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be pushing (an age)

To be approaching a particular age. I was never sore after my work-outs until I was pushing 40.

be ˌpushing ˈ40, ˈ50, etc.

(informal) be nearly 40, 50, etc. years old: My grandmother’s pushing eighty but she’s as fit as ever.

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Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj says he is pushing back his film, starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, by a few months as both the actors are having health issues.

Irrfan, Deepika health issues force Bhardwaj to postpone film

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj says he is pushing back the release of his film, starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, by a few months as both the actors are having health issues.

Vishal Bhardwaj postpones Deepika, Irrfan film

But Senator Manny Pacquiao, who is pushing for the passage of the bill, claimed that more than 10 senators are already supportive of the measure.

Death penalty reimposition not Senate's priority, says Pimentel

The Japan Committee of the International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR) is pushing for legislation to protect all minorities in Japan from discrimination.

Color blinded: a user's guide to racism in Japan

Jenson Button has told his fans not to worry if his BAR leaves the track at the weekend - it will just show he is pushing his car to the limit.

Motor Racing: SCHUEY'S TYRE-ING SCHEDULE; ONLY FOUR DAYS TO GO

Motor Sport: Jenson Button has told his army of British fans not to worry if his BAR leaves the Silverstone track at this weekend's British Grand Prix - it will just show he is pushing his car to the limit.