Examples of pressing in a Sentence
a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
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Festering wounds can escalate into more pressing health conditions quickly.
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Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
More pressing was the possibility of being sued for civil trespass, which comes with a minimum fine of $100, but potentially tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
At Tuesday’s committee meeting, Caputo said the payment was to address the organization’s most pressing needs through mid-March.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
For wildlife, the ethical controversies are perhaps less pressing, although there is still potential for animals to be harmed by people who are using AI systems.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
More pressing was the possibility of being sued for civil trespass, which comes with a minimum fine of $100, but potentially tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
At Tuesday’s committee meeting, Caputo said the payment was to address the organization’s most pressing needs through mid-March.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
For wildlife, the ethical controversies are perhaps less pressing, although there is still potential for animals to be harmed by people who are using AI systems.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pressing
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“Pressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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