as in bore (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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The hearing became tense as representatives pressed him on this point.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026 -
When Bonds pressed him, the detective agreed neither actually happened.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the latter, O’Hara played a storied Hollywood executive who was shoved aside by her studio.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Later, Hyman shoved Liljegren into the crease, took a pass from McDavid in the Sharks’ zone and one-timed a shot past goalie Askarov for his 22nd goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When investors have less confidence in future growth, the P/E will get compressed.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Peak earning windows are compressed.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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