pressing
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Saudi Arabia is pressing the U.S. to end its Strait of Hormuz blockade, fearing Iran could retaliate by disrupting the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
She kept pressing on what the trial judge should have done, and what, specifically, defense counsel was required to do.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
The players in full-back areas took up deeper positions, increasing the distance Liverpool's wing-backs had to cover when pressing.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
But Washington was not, as yet, pressing for any action against Castro family members, the Times said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Or maybe heavy on the outside, like something was pressing down on top of me, when really it was nothing but air. plunk, plunk.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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