pressing
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Spurs reacted to these pressing triggers with an impressive level of coordination.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
"There is a pressing need for well-designed research projects in humans, utilising labelled creatine to generate relevant data and illuminate the grey areas of our knowledge about these compounds," Dr. Boroujerdi explains.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
The only good news is that the Senate has yet to release its farm bill draft, so maybe this exercise gets overtaken by more pressing events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The decision “is based on our national interest and commitment to contributing effectively to meeting the market’s pressing needs,” the ministry said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“We have a more pressing problem right now,” Phillip said, then pointed down at the bed.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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