Ambitions
Pushes
Both words in one sentence
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Sejanus is reluctantly pushed into abandoning his lover Livilla by his political ambitions, which despite his ruthlessness clearly hurts him and pushes Livilla even further over the edge.
Source: Alas, Poor Villain - Despite their desire to be close to the reins of power, they never harbor any ambitions of their own boss-hood, much less betraying their current boss, at least until the new one pushes them out of the job, anyway.
Source: Professional Butt-Kisser
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