pressed for time

phrase

: not having much time left to do what one needs to do

Examples of pressed for time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That danger increases when you are pressed for time or cannot influence a challenging variable. — Erik Olsen, Popular Science, 4 May 2023

The problem is compounded by long hours in court—a reality that leaves many law firms feeling pressed for time and resources. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023

If you’re pressed for time, ask your supermarket butcher to do this part for you. — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2022

Lucky for you, the best Amazon Christmas decorations will save you from having to DIY your own wreaths and window dressings, which will be a relief to anyone who's pressed for time this holiday season. — Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 4 Oct. 2022

There are free testing sites across the country, but those pressed for time can trade in the long lines for rapid at-home Covid tests, which can provide results in 15 minutes or so. — Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 9 Aug. 2022

Still, 72% of parents thought that when pressed for time, fast food is a good family option, and 84% thought fast food was fine in moderation. — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2021

When you’re pressed for time, start marinating your ingredients while your grill heats up. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 July 2021

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