press for
verb
pressed for; pressing for; presses for
: to make a demand for (something)
Laborers are pressing for higher wages.
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The administration made room for case-by-case relief, and sectors such as healthcare immediately began pressing for it.
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Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Pressuring Republicans, and derailing a bipartisan housing bill to press for a proof of citizenship voting bill.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
If someone presses for more information, write the numbers down, take a breath, and keep the discussion anchored to facts rather than blame.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Germany scored an early goal, but didn’t press for a second.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Pressuring Republicans, and derailing a bipartisan housing bill to press for a proof of citizenship voting bill.
—
NBC news,
28 June 2026
If someone presses for more information, write the numbers down, take a breath, and keep the discussion anchored to facts rather than blame.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Germany scored an early goal, but didn’t press for a second.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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