pressing (for)

present participle of press (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressing (for)
Verb
  • Hamas is now demanding Barghouti’s release as part of a potential Gaza ceasefire deal – a move that could reshape the Palestinian political landscape.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Both levels are far above EU rules demanding that individual members’ deficits should not exceed 3% of GDP, while their public debt should not surpass 60% of economic output.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Roomba's double-sided brush mounts gradually build up a tangle at either end, eventually requiring you to pull the ends off the roller and dig all the hair out.
    Loz Blain October 14, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Many lawmakers have called for laws requiring Big Tech to better protect against chatbots promoting unsafe behaviors such as suicide and self-harm on their platforms.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Traditionally, National Guard activation begins at the state level, with governors requesting support during emergencies.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • California Highway Patrol dispatch logs indicated that all lanes were blocked immediately after the crash, with officials requesting a SigAlert.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Pressing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressing%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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