pressed

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor pressed directly on that point, asking whether the search really occurred only once information was exposed to the government.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

He acknowledged, when pressed by Musk’s attorney, that he had participated in meetings about OpenAI’s computing needs while also serving as chairman of Helion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

This week, pressed by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., during an appearance before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Patel denied any such targeting campaign.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Wilson was pressed for information by Kennedy to help locate her ex-husband, going as far as being offered money.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She wiped my face with the corner of her apron and pressed a bag of dried leaves into my hands.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff