pressing

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Barron’s: What are the most pressing economic developments that could lead the U.S. economy into a recession?

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It is spoken in hospital corridors and courtrooms, in waiting rooms and at kitchen tables, by those who keep pressing, keep trying, keep hoping.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Burnett then called every six months pressing to produce it until Parsons finally agreed to grant him the American licensing rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Instead of answering these questions directly, Madame finished her meal and announced her pressing need for a glass of sherry and a meditative nap, so she might commune with the spirits in earnest.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood