pressing
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But none more pressing than the one that sealed his side's place under the Wembley arch.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The need is pressing because the city plans to close 17 district schools in 2027 thanks to declining enrollment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The more pressing stock catalyst will be coming cancer data, as Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter pointed out last week.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
“Long-term finances are the most urgent issue for survivors, even as they face a diverse array of other pressing challenges,” the report found.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Once he was firmly in place, the front of his shins pressing against the back of Frank’s head, Frank stood up.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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