pressing on

Example Sentences

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She kept pressing on what the trial judge should have done, and what, specifically, defense counsel was required to do.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

A disc had slipped and was pressing on a nerve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

“They were pressing on us,” Islanders coach Patrick Roy said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

But late in double overtime against Arizona, with almost 47 minutes under her belt with a season-high 26 points, Rayah Marshall was still pressing on defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

But the whole beach, throbbing in the sun, was pressing on my back.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus