as in to press (for)
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As a result of Moms Demand Action's district-by-district advocacy, more than 11 million students across the country now live in a district that requires schools to educate parents about the critical role of secure firearm storage in keeping students safe.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025 -
Back then, most cake recipes were complicated, contained lots of ingredients, and required a mixer.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Petition (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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