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pressing

[pres-ing] / ˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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The more pressing question—whether women currently in their 20s and 30s will end up with fewer children than their mothers—remains unanswered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“What is already clear, is that this election has been shaped by the pressing and undeniable concerns of the people of Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Besides, investors have more pressing areas to focus on.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He said the regeneration of high streets in Ashton-in-Makerfield and Hindley was one particularly pressing issue.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Mom hoists him up in her arms, snuggling him, pressing kisses all over his face.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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