Examples of pressing in a Sentence
a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
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California is a deep blue outlier to much of the country because Democratic votes outnumber Republicans here by nearly 2 to 1.
Among Democrats, 58% regarded threats to democracy as America’s most pressing problem.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Today, in a world dominated by social media, influencers and constant streams of information, this issue feels even more pressing.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
However, if the issues continue to occur, even after cleaning the drain, then there might be a more pressing problem that requires professional repair.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Analysts also worry that CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration may be distracting from what Tesla shareholders likely view as his more pressing priorities.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Today, in a world dominated by social media, influencers and constant streams of information, this issue feels even more pressing.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
However, if the issues continue to occur, even after cleaning the drain, then there might be a more pressing problem that requires professional repair.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Analysts also worry that CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration may be distracting from what Tesla shareholders likely view as his more pressing priorities.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Pressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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