pressed
Example Sentences
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But pressed on whether development should be slowed until safety measures catch up, he said he would be open to the idea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
When Joe Bauer is pressed to share his vision of a better world, all Wilson can muster is a mumbled plea to maybe read more books.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
London City pressed well and took our mistakes to create chances.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
A photograph showed the second man caked in mud, his hands pressed together in prayer, as rescuers carried him on a stretcher.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
He pressed himself against me, his big black eyes looking sadly at Mr Jansen.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
