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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In the wake of that visit, Van Hollen pressed for improved access for humanitarian organizations trying to aid Palestinians.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
At key points throughout the war, top military officials have pressed for a cease-fire behind the scenes, hoping to bring home more hostages and give weary troops a break.
—Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
One of the most disorienting things about doing press for this book is how intellectually people want to tackle the book, almost across the board.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Susan Thomas, director of policy and press for Just Transition Northwest Indiana, said in a statement that the project was a false solution and greenwashing attempt.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
At key points throughout the war, top military officials have pressed for a cease-fire behind the scenes, hoping to bring home more hostages and give weary troops a break.
—Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
One of the most disorienting things about doing press for this book is how intellectually people want to tackle the book, almost across the board.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Susan Thomas, director of policy and press for Just Transition Northwest Indiana, said in a statement that the project was a false solution and greenwashing attempt.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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