pressed

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor pressed directly on that point, asking whether the search really occurred only once information was exposed to the government.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Humans are fallible, and few if any of us can claim to have “always” been truthful in life, so it may seem odd that Mr. Altman was pressed on this point.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

An emotional France captain Manae Feleu though pressed for the process to accelerate further.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

This week, pressed by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., during an appearance before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Patel denied any such targeting campaign.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Clare pressed a paw into his one good eye, fighting to recall the exact phrasing Nine had used.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman