as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions
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Belgium's transport minister has demanded tighter security around the rail network.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026 -
For years, parents and providers have demanded high‑quality care for every child from birth through age 13.—
Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Experts note that this preparation could have required munitions capable of penetrating deeply to ensure destruction.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the positioning of the toilet right behind the bathroom door means some awkward maneuvering may be required.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cox claimed not to have enough time to prepare for the hearing and requested more time to argue on whether the letters will be admissible in court.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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The signatories requested an answer by March 10.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pressed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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