as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions
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Miller was a paper cut with lemon juice squeezed into it in Vancouver, a supremely talented player who demanded a lot of those around him.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025 -
Operators manage complex systems that demand precision and adaptability, but the human factor inevitably introduces variability.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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While farts are a natural part of daily life, some causes of smelly farts require treatment.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Fewer than 100 units Condo buyouts require 80% consensus and the explicit objection of less than 5% of the unit owners.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Butler, 35, was at odds with the Heat over his contract and had requested a trade last month.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Reeling with a profound sense of disappointment, Mawar said her family sent a letter to the ISIS militants ruling the city protesting against the living conditions and even requested an audience with the de facto government established by the extremist group.—
Raquel Carvalho,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Press (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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