press for

verb

pressed for; pressing for; presses for
Synonyms of press fornext
: to make a demand for (something)
Laborers are pressing for higher wages.

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Arday’s story has dominated headlines, with coverage spanning the political spectrum - and leaders from Prime Minister Andy Burnham down pressed for their opinions. — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Connecticut Coalition for Pretrial Justice formed to press for reform of the cash bail system in Connecticut, something the group said keeps people behind bars not based on safety concerns but on their ability to pay. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Experts stress that climate change's economic impacts are already evident, urging immediate government action to protect workers and businesses, and pressing for clearer workplace safety regulations. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The bulk of Pitt’s press for the past several years has emphasized his relative chillness in the face of a scandal that was decidedly unchill. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for press for

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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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