Examples of pressing in a Sentence
a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
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This challenge is even more pressing for Latinas, who face unique barriers to economic security, including underpaid jobs and a lack of workplace benefits.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The defense is in desperate need of help getting to the quarterback, and while the Patriots would love to have Carter, have other more pressing needs after splurging on defense in free agency.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
But the effectiveness of their counter-pressing has slowed down since their breakout season in 2022-23.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Finding trustworthy care will become only more pressing as the state braces for the needs of a rapidly aging population.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The defense is in desperate need of help getting to the quarterback, and while the Patriots would love to have Carter, have other more pressing needs after splurging on defense in free agency.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
But the effectiveness of their counter-pressing has slowed down since their breakout season in 2022-23.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Finding trustworthy care will become only more pressing as the state braces for the needs of a rapidly aging population.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pressing
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“Pressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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