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pressing

[pres-ing] / ˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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“You have some tough decision s to make,” Epstein messaged her in November when she didn’t get a reply from Gates on her proposal, pressing her to use a stronger approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, immigration - the issue that voters consistently highlight as among the most pressing, and that Reform campaigns heavily on - came up in our investigation too.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Her message was a far cry from the pressing one U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Besides, investors have more pressing areas to focus on.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Getting away from them feels suddenly a lot more pressing.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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