as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions
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Instead of debating issues, candidates would be demanding that those behind them in the polls drop out or risk playing spoiler.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025 -
Trump previously demanded allies double their spending goals to 4% of GDP in 2018.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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While tomato plants require full sun for the best performance, the fruits themselves do not require sun exposure to ripen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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While the concept of seeding investment early is generally positive, realizing its full benefits will require a strong pairing of financial education and systemic support to ensure a broad and equitable impact.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Enterprising sellers were buying Nintendo products in bulk in Southeast Asia and exporting them to the US, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss confidential information.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The Justice Department also urged the Court to take up the matter and requested the appointment of an outside party to defend the lower court's ruling, given that the department no longer supports it.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Press (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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