pressed
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Unions and other activists had pressed for more commitments from the Olympic organizers at the time of the 2021 contract signing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Last month Masters told BBC Sport that Infantino had "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound" over FFE.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
AI companies should be pressed on this point and greater clarity demanded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
When I pressed him on how the anniversary had been weaponized against him, he finally became more forceful.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
His head dipped as he stared at his knuckles pressed against the desk.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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