a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
Recent Examples on the WebImmigration reform and border security were ranked among the top 10 most pressing issues by respondents.—Edgar Sandoval, New York Times, 7 June 2024 But the challenges facing Ramaswamy are no less pressing.—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024 But Gates envisions a world where a drone is dispatched to a call about a broken traffic light or a suspicious vehicle instead of a sheriff’s deputy, allowing actual deputies to prioritize more pressing calls for help.—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 26 May 2024 One of the more pressing items with the construction took place at the start of the year: safely maneuvering an elaborate centerpiece into the lounge.—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pressing
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