as in to press (for)
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State Medicaid programs are also required to cover dental care for children.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
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With better control over structure and performance, these materials could be used in next-generation batteries and other technologies that require both safety and efficiency.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Petition (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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