pressing
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They have also given voice to a groundswell of frustration with L.A.’s Democratic establishment and created space for more pressing debate on the future direction of the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Criminal gangs are agile and continuously changing their methods, he says, and "it's important we keep up with that and we're continuously pressing for that".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The most pressing issue emanates from Iran, which was the late February catalyst for the shaky performance.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
From the outside, he continued pressing some of the same arguments, but with more pointed language and fewer institutional constraints on what he could say publicly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Mom put the comb on a towel and then closed her eyes, pressing her fingers against her temples.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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