pressed
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When Stewart pressed her on the president’s fixation, Collins defended her record, emphasizing that she refuses to serve only one political audience.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
It would be hard pressed to substitute that level of support from Europe or elsewhere, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Mr. Devine outlined the difficulties and pressed Mr. Sanders on why he wanted to do it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Sentiment aside, though, had Albanian Prenga pressed home his advantage after dropping Joshua twice in the opening round, the story could have been very different.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Trey led me to his elisi’s vintage golden minivan, parked in one of the stalls, and pressed the button to open the trunk.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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