press for

phrasal 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

When Trump pressed for a deal that would give the U.S. access to valuable Ukrainian minerals, the Ukrainians agreed. —Greg Myre, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025

Prater pressed for the details and, in subsequent conversations, formed a bond with Cooper. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025

When pressed for comment, a spokesperson for the tech giant told Reuters that the document has undergone revisions to remove the policies allowing for inappropriate dialogue with kids. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025

China’s grip on rare earths is seen as a key reason behind the recent easing of restrictions on Nvidia’s H20 chip exports to the country, according to Paul Triolo, partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, who expects Beijing to press for broader tech relaxations in upcoming negotiations. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for press for

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