Answer:

pushed

Answer	Crossword Clue
PUSHED	Lobbied (for)
PUSHED	More than encouraged
PUSHED	Gave a shove

PUSHED	Jostled.
PUSHED	Carried to a conclusion.
PUSHED	Urged on.
PUSHED	... on (continued advancing)
PUSHED	Tried hard
PUSHED	Shoved
PUSHED	Strongly recommended
PUSHED	What a band's slot got, after rain