pressed
Example Sentences
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Last time Trump and Xi formally met, Trump pressed for the return of another American in jail.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
A medical student pressed him on how one senator could actually enact the sweeping things he was promising.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Federal regulars pressed Tesla on whether its steering wheel-free Cybercab may have a way for humans to drive it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Carney has said he is seeking a "unique alliance" with the bloc and was pressed Tuesday for details on what that might include.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
As if to show me he understood, Bo pressed himself more tightly against me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
