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a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
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One of the most pressing concerns is Sudan's geopolitical position.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
This initiative challenges everyday citizens to think boldly to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues, from climate change to poverty alleviation.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The more pressing question may be whether anyone who is capable of the job would want it.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
The need became even more pressing in a week where fans learned Lisandro Martinez would be unavailable for the remainder of the season with an ACL injury, and Luke Shaw suffered a small setback in his return from injury.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
This initiative challenges everyday citizens to think boldly to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues, from climate change to poverty alleviation.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The more pressing question may be whether anyone who is capable of the job would want it.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
The need became even more pressing in a week where fans learned Lisandro Martinez would be unavailable for the remainder of the season with an ACL injury, and Luke Shaw suffered a small setback in his return from injury.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pressing
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“Pressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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