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

The success of Oasis Live ’25 — and the fact that the brothers are still getting along well enough to do press for their documentary together — has sparked rumors of a further Oasis tour, perhaps next year. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Place Vendôme serves as a place for leading maisons to unveil exhibitions and presentations, while emerging jewelry brands have tapped into attending tastemakers and buyers alongside the French and international press for visibility. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

When pressed for details on what the process is, Brockman declined to elaborate. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Managers press for specifics when employees speak in generalities. — Harvard Business Review, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for press for

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