pressed

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Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen these: ground chicken pressed thin, seasoned, and baked or air-fried until crisp at the edges.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Prosecutors said the victim pressed his cell’s emergency call button, which turned on a green light outside his door and sent a series of pings to notify the guard on duty in the living area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Shortly before he left, Jin’s wife, Anna Liu, pressed her husband about whether he’d clearly thought through his decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Theo is leaning against the wall, forehead pressed against the wallpaper, the muscles in his back working as he exhales all the air from his body.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse