press for
phrasal verb
pressed for; pressing for; presses for
: to make a demand for (something)
Laborers are pressing for higher wages.
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The two addressed those subsidies again on Thursday, with Schumer pressing for a three-year extension.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
Wednesday’s Today appearance is the latest in a long string of press for Storrie and Williams as the show’s reach continues to grow.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Late in the game, the Sabres were clinging to a lead as the Canucks were pressing for a comeback.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Medford City Council is set to meet with officials Tuesday as councilors press for greater details on why Armstrong Ambulance Service wasn’t selected to continue serving the city of roughly 60,000 people.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Press for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20for. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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