pressing
Example Sentences
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That didn’t prevent Skinner from repeatedly pressing the close-door button, even though his behavior wasn’t once reinforced by any kind of reward.
The viral-video stars have been shown responding to questions from their humans by pressing buttons on a floor pad—labeled “walk,” “food,” “park,” etc.—with an accuracy of meaning that suggests conversation.
“And we are urgently working to ensure that more is delivered as quickly as possible. I continue to work with allies, urging them to dig deep in their stockpiles, knowing how pressing is the need.”
They debated whether to define Warsh as an inflation “hawk” — that is, pressing for higher interest rates to keep inflation in check — or a “dove” — advocating lower rates to spur economic growth.
From Los Angeles Times
It pops out when it needs to be used, either automatically through the user’s key fob or phone, or manually by pressing the handle.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
