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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Big crowds on Saturday suggested that the dissent persists more than a year after protests ignited to demand accountability for a train station tragedy in Serbia’s north in November 2024 that killed 16 people.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026 -
Workers had demanded a formalization of bonuses in their contracts, the scrapping of bonus caps, and a payout of 15% of Samsung's operating profits as bonuses.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Irrigation systems may require a truly astronomical amount of water.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Choi Seung-ho, the spokesperson for the labor union, said in a statement Wednesday that Samsung had requested more time for negotiations.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Press (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press%20%28for%29. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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