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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Green plays with the intensity and relentlessness that Ravens coaches demand.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Will Lai take provocative actions that demand a response?—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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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
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This powerful white label ERP Agency Plan offers everything your digital business requires—all in one comprehensive, user-friendly platform.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Walt Ekard Endowed Scholarship at SDSU’s School of Public Affairs to help students pursuing public service.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The court is also deciding whether parents with religious objections can request that their children be excused from class when books with LGBTQ+ characters are being used.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Press (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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