pressing

Example Sentences

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"Basically, he had a hole in his diaphragm which meant some of his organs had risen to his chest cavity, and they were pressing against his lungs so his lungs couldn't develop properly," Maddie said.

From BBC

This is partly because of the skillset of their players but it is likely in response to the rise in intense man-to-man pressing.

From BBC

A disc had slipped and was pressing on a nerve.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials gave few details about the next steps, with observers pressing both sides to follow through to bolster efforts for peace.

From Barron's

Tesla’s vehicles primarily use electronic door latches that are opened by pressing a button.

From MarketWatch