pressed (for)

verb

Definition of pressed (for)next
past tense of press (for)
as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions

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  1. demanded
  2. required
  3. requested
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  • The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The seismic event — a brazen act of evil on the world’s biggest stage — demanded a big cinematic treatment.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanded
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  • Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Foxx had no memory for the following 20 days and, after waking up, required the use of a wheelchair and went through an intense rehabilitation program.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of required
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  • The sentence, requested on Tuesday, includes two years under house arrest with electronic monitoring and three years suspended.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The final motion requested a dismissal once again, as election crimes can only be introduced by the county district attorney, not the state’s attorney general.
    Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pressed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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