pressing
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He said he would have liked to be there but needed to remain focused on what he described as pressing national security and diplomatic concerns.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
A suddenly pressing question is whether Warsh would have political cover to do the opposite and raise them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Ministers are pressing supermarkets to cut costs for shoppers but will not force them to cap prices on essentials like eggs, bread and milk.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"While geopolitical risks could still flare up, the more pressing issue appears to be macro-related," he said, pointing to the recent rise in sovereign bond yields and the prospect of central banks raising interest rates.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Mrs. Kuen paused, but it seemed to me that she was pressing me, waiting for me to say something.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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