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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At the Social Security Administration, DOGE staffers swept into the agency days after Trump's inauguration and pressed for a software engineer to quickly get access to data systems that are normally carefully restricted even within the government, a former official said in court documents.
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arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
When pressed for changing her stance on the filibuster by Sinema, the New York representative defended her views, claiming Democrats don’t use the filibuster when it’s warranted.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Mar. 2025
Sky News reports that, last September, the same judge previously said there was no public interest in the disclosure of the files, however, the Heritage Foundation pressed for this decision to be changed.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
If you’re pressed for time but want a taste of Amsterdam, simply wandering through the Jordaan district or taking a quick canal cruise are memorable experiences that can be squeezed into a short visit.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
When pressed for changing her stance on the filibuster by Sinema, the New York representative defended her views, claiming Democrats don’t use the filibuster when it’s warranted.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Mar. 2025
Sky News reports that, last September, the same judge previously said there was no public interest in the disclosure of the files, however, the Heritage Foundation pressed for this decision to be changed.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
If you’re pressed for time but want a taste of Amsterdam, simply wandering through the Jordaan district or taking a quick canal cruise are memorable experiences that can be squeezed into a short visit.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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