as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions
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His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
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Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
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Afterward, competitors often deal with bloating, nausea, and dehydration, requiring hours or even days to recover.
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Finished over live heat for caramelization, the ribs develop a sticky, smoky crust without requiring a smoker.
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The Ohio Supreme Court has denied Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal requesting a new trial after she was convicted of murder in 2022.
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Around the same time, PennLive reporter Jenna Wise requested three autopsy reports related to a 2025 crime spree from Susquehanna County Coroner Jessica Chiaramonte.
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“Press (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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