pressed
Example Sentences
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It has pressed ahead with layoffs in subsidiaries including in the Spanish city of Barcelona, where staff have walked out on strike over the job cuts in recent weeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Initially assisted by two pacemakers, who were both gone by the 1,000m mark, the Scot was peerless as he pressed on in pursuit of the wavelights on the curb of the track measuring his progress.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
When Salazar pressed play, it kicked off an impromptu karaoke session, and the team joined in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
According to the council member’s office, local leaders pressed company executives about support local residents could still need, including timelines around cleanup, relocation assistance, health support, small-business relief, and a dedicated claims process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
His shoulder pressed against mine and I leaned into it a little in some kind of unspoken solidarity.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
