pressed
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They pressed him for details about what happened in South Carolina, quizzing him on his dinner with Graham and a second in-person meeting he said he had with Clyburn.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
They delivered a brief eulogy, then pressed their fists to their chests and called out: “Forever in our ranks!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
But Raman’s answers never meandered and weren’t too elliptical, even when she was pressed by the able moderators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
For 20 minutes, we pressed on his chest and pushed medicines, but despite our best efforts, we could not revive him.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 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
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