pressing

Example Sentences

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But Washington was not, as yet, pressing for any action against Castro family members, the Times said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It is spoken in hospital corridors and courtrooms, in waiting rooms and at kitchen tables, by those who keep pressing, keep trying, keep hoping.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The cost and availability of housing remain among the most pressing concerns for Californians navigating economic uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“I mean,” Zeke continued, pressing his luck, “why does he get a second chance, and I don’t? I’ve never done anything like this before. Plus, he was being really mean.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness