as in bore (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Dozens of those speakers pressed Licata and the board to share a plan or vision for next steps.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026 -
Politicians, unions and progressive groups separately have pressed California Atty.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The memo also alleged that a PNWSU official shoved the WGA’s outside attorney to try to block him from entering the building.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Moriarty said officers grabbed her by the neck, shoved her in a vehicle, and then got angry at other bystanders.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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What was once a six-to eight-month season is now compressed to about four months, with this year's season ending on April 30 for fishermen who use conventional equipment.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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If entry-level roles are compressed too aggressively, firms risk weakening their own talent pipelines.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Weighed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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