pressing
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She vowed to keep focusing on the rebuilding process, pressing for changes from the insurance industry and seeking funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
"The trend signals a pressing need for policies and innovative interventions that can minimize both the risk and severity of neurodegenerative disorders like dementia," Shetty said.
From Science Daily • May 26, 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
The reasons many countries are pushing toward nuclear power — energy independence, climate goals, AI-driven electricity demand — are real and pressing.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
I cried, jumping up, pressing my hands to my eyes.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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