How to Use press for in a Sentence

press for

verb
  • Germany scored an early goal, but didn’t press for a second.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
  • They should be chopped into small pieces or pressed for their essential oils.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 22 June 2026
  • My grandfather ran a printing press for decades.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Although you might be pressed for space to store your clothes, don’t bring a freestanding clothing rack.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • This can be especially useful if you’re pressed for space in a carry-on or beach bag.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Prasad had been pressing for more money from the state and for an advance on funds from the state, Ford said.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Lawmakers also pressed for such video in last year's defense package.
    — ABC News, 18 June 2026
  • The Board of Peace also is pressing for an end to actions that could derail the plan.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Even with the three-goal advantage, the Americans continued to press for a fourth goal.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • Michaels, who traveled to the Capitol last year to press for the files’ release, wanted Bondi gone.
    — ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The city gets favorable national press for its upbeat vibe and its business-friendly culture.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • His family called that a rush to judgment and pressed for a thorough investigation.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Just as press for Special was dying down, we were nominated for Emmys.
    — Ryan O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
  • However, England said workers will continue to press for change.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 May 2026
  • Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in rates on cable, and the media companies have resisted.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
  • If someone presses for more information, write the numbers down, take a breath, and keep the discussion anchored to facts rather than blame.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Gerber also channeled her mom while doing press for the FX series earlier that day.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • Kate Hudson made her case for the pantsless trend while doing press for season 2 of Running Point.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in cable, and the media companies have resisted.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • Cohen added, pressing for more information.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026
  • Hilton pressed for building single-family homes in areas of the state with space, rather than forcing more housing into places where residents don’t want them.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • The actress, who is currently doing press for The Drama, styled the billowing trench coat with a white pleated skirt and black loafers.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The White House did not respond to questions about how vigorously Trump would press for Lai's release.
    — ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • In January 2024, a coalition of more than a thousand black pastors called for Biden to press for a ceasefire.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • The source added that Harry would not be expected to press for a meeting under those circumstances, noting that there is an understanding on both sides.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The idea was conceived in 2015, when Plavsic was raising her daughter, pressed for time and mixing multiple products in her palm.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • Iran, which has pressed for the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets, has not spoken to the idea of using the funds to purchase American products.
    — ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • The source adds that Harry would not be expected to press for a meeting under those circumstances, noting that there is an understanding on both sides.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The referee did not call a foul, however, and Orlando City pressed for an equalizer over the final minutes but could not find one.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 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

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