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pressing

[pres-ing] / ˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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The more pressing question—whether women currently in their 20s and 30s will end up with fewer children than their mothers—remains unanswered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“What is already clear, is that this election has been shaped by the pressing and undeniable concerns of the people of Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Besides, investors have more pressing areas to focus on.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

One approach is the launch of a public-relations offensive to show it is actively pressing to support an increase in maritime traffic through the strait, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Cat crawled under the table, pressing against him.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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