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to press for
[phrase form: press]
01
exiger, insister sur
to strongly demand something, often from someone in authority
Example
The students pressed for a change in the university 's policy.
Environmentalists press for stricter regulations on pollution.
The workers were pressing for better wages and conditions.
02
être à court de, être pressé par
to be in urgent need of something, often time or money
Example
The charity is pressed for resources and can not accommodate more requests.
She hurried to the meeting, clearly pressed for time.
They had to skip their vacation as they were pressed for money.
Exemple
The students pressed for a change in the university's policy.
Environmentalists press for stricter regulations on pollution.
The workers were pressing for better wages and conditions.
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