press for

verb

pressed for; pressing for; presses for

: to make a demand for (something)

Laborers are pressing for higher wages.

Examples of press for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But with the trade deadline just a few days away, Phillies fans are likely to continue pressing for a blockbuster deal to bring Buxton to Philadelphia, even if a deal is unlikely to materialize. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

She was also not asked any other questions specifically about Clark, Thomas' punch to Clark's throat or a recent letter sent to the league by 11 GOP lawmakers pressing for greater accountability regarding the physical treatment against Clark. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

For nearly a year and a half, the crypto industry has been pressing for legislation known as the CLARITY Act, which would provide a predictable regulatory framework for digital assets. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2026

The exclusive deal lands as Netflix leans on AI across roughly 300 productions, even as its stock slumps and Hollywood unions press for strict protections for human performances. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for press for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
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• claymore