press for
phrasal verb
pressed for; pressing for; presses for
: to make a demand for (something)
Laborers are pressing for higher wages.
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Susan Thomas, director of policy and press for Just Transition Northwest Indiana, said in a news release that the health of children, communities and environment suffers direct harm from IDEM and industry actions.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
But the accounting criticisms haven’t stopped fiscal hawks from raising questions about the cost of the package, while pressing for more aggressive cuts to spending.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 4 June 2025
After killing the remainder of Laval’s major penalty, the Checkers pressed for the winner.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Enjoy your time off, Mills, because press for the final season of Stranger Things is going to be crazy.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 June 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
But the accounting criticisms haven’t stopped fiscal hawks from raising questions about the cost of the package, while pressing for more aggressive cuts to spending.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 4 June 2025
After killing the remainder of Laval’s major penalty, the Checkers pressed for the winner.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Enjoy your time off, Mills, because press for the final season of Stranger Things is going to be crazy.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 June 2025
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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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