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pressing

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verb (1)

present participle of press

pressing

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verb (2)

present participle of press
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as in squeezing
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of my family will only drink juice from freshly pressed oranges

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as in pushing
to force one's way we continued to press deeper and deeper into the tangled rain forest

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Together, Carroll Hospital and the Carroll County Health Department created The Partnership to help our neighbors live healthier lives — through community outreach, health education and a shared commitment to addressing the most pressing needs in our county. Susan M. Doyle, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025 Classical Christian Education distinguishes itself by delivering a holistic approach to critical thinking and character development, demonstrating how ancient pedagogical wisdom can be recalibrated to meet the most pressing challenges of the 21st-century workforce. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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The Dishwasher Is Starting to Rust Rust is never a good sign, but a few specks of rust on the outside of the dishwasher might not be a pressing issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025 Those two pressing matters have put talks with IndyCar for a 2026 event on pause as the promoters wait to see if Mexico City has an appetite and ability to afford multiple racing series. Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pressing

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“Pressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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