pressing
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Let the mixture sit for 15 to 20 minutes, pressing the bread down once or twice so it can fully absorb the custard.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
A suddenly pressing question is whether Warsh would have political cover to do the opposite and raise them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"While geopolitical risks could still flare up, the more pressing issue appears to be macro-related," he said, pointing to the recent rise in sovereign bond yields and the prospect of central banks raising interest rates.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
They have also given voice to a groundswell of frustration with L.A.’s Democratic establishment and created space for more pressing debate on the future direction of the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
‘You’d nearly reached the surface,’ said Renn, pressing what felt like cobwebs to his forehead, ‘then you turned round and swam, deliberately swam, back down again!’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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