press for
phrasal verb
pressed for; pressing for; presses for
: to make a demand for (something)
Laborers are pressing for higher wages.
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The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Keaton did extensive press for the sequel, often described by journalists as lively, friendly, and more interested in asking them questions than in speaking about herself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
With that, the Skydance founder and gang may have reasons for concern, industry insiders and Wall Street watchers say, and a case to press for less — not the least being the timeline of the split.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
NGOs and Christian advocacy organizations continue to press for broader international engagement, while Nigerian officials seek to counter negative global perceptions and defend the nation's multi-faith image.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Keaton did extensive press for the sequel, often described by journalists as lively, friendly, and more interested in asking them questions than in speaking about herself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
With that, the Skydance founder and gang may have reasons for concern, industry insiders and Wall Street watchers say, and a case to press for less — not the least being the timeline of the split.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
NGOs and Christian advocacy organizations continue to press for broader international engagement, while Nigerian officials seek to counter negative global perceptions and defend the nation's multi-faith image.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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