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pressing
[ pres-ing ]
adjective
- urgent; demanding immediate attention:
a pressing need.
Synonyms: , , ,
noun
- any phonograph record produced in a record-molding press from a master or a stamper.
- a number of such records produced at one time:
The fifth pressing of his hit song has sold out.
pressing
/ ˈɛɪŋ /
adjective
- demanding immediate attention
- persistent or importunate
noun
- a large specified number of gramophone records produced at one time from a master record
- a component formed in a press
- football the tactic of trying to stay very close to the opposition when they are in possession of the ball
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adverb
- ˈԲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- iԲ· adverb
- iԲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
That result will make Carney's pressing tasks of negotiating with his US counterpart and tackling a range of domestic issues more of a challenge, as he'll need to wrangle support from other political parties.
Kenyans expressed their anger online, pressing the government to hold security officers accountable for the killings and injuries of peaceful protesters.
Though not one of the most pressing: Cornerback.
But the State Bar is pressing forward with its new system of multiple-choice questions — even though some academic experts have repeatedly flagged problems with the quality of the February exam questions.
And he otherwise impressed with tireless runs, fine hold-up play and continual pressing.
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