press for
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Her plan now calls for crisscrossing 23 states, going to even the smallest communities, to talk to Venezuelans and reboot her campaign—this time to press for new presidential elections in 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
"This will include strengthening the 'polluter pays principle' while we continue to press for environmental justice by raising the importance of seeking UK government funding direct with the UK Treasury," a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Bessent said Monday Washington would press for all of Bank Melli’s foreign branches to be closed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Inflation has remained elevated for the sixth consecutive year, and many of Warsh’s colleagues have begun to press for interest-rate hikes to cool down price increases.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Going fine, that sort of thing. She didn’t press for more.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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