a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
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Still, British politics could become a more pressing concern for the bond market with Burnham at the helm.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026 For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.—
Carlos Roa,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026 The most pressing concern about him was the need to add strength to a slim frame to handle the physical play at the next level.—CBS News,
24 June 2026 Much of the recent public discussion related to the grid has centered on the need to build more generating capacity quickly, a pressing and persistent need.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
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