pressing
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Far from simply pressing a button, film projectionists must actively guide a screening, threading and splicing reels and closely monitoring for mechanical issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
It's no surprise then that the reigning champions have also been the least aggressive when it comes to pressing opponents, winning the ball high up the pitch less often than England, France and Spain.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Sharaa praised Macron's "courage" for pressing ahead with his visit despite the bombings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Will Olise track back enough or be willing to do the consistent pressing needed in the centre of the park when France are facing a team that won't let them dominate possession?
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Instead of answering these questions directly, Madame finished her meal and announced her pressing need for a glass of sherry and a meditative nap, so she might commune with the spirits in earnest.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Each of the pressings of 100 copies is made in a different color, which are being stocked in record stores from their native O.C. to London and Japan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2025
When Swift drops an album, there are upward of five different vinyl pressings, all in their own color variant, with edition-specific bonus tracks and other exclusives—and all costing $30-plus each.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2024
Can you tell me how you understood how people were understanding Clover and Jotter as women in botany, a field that is thought of as women galavanting in gardens collecting flower pressings.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 5, 2023
Well, at least a vinyl copy, as previous pressings have quickly sold out.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
He smelled like cologne and wore an iron-gray three-piece suit, shiny from too many pressings; the gold chain of a pocket watch dangled from his vest.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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