Press for

phrasal verb

To strongly and continually demand (something, such as changes, rights etc.).

The protesters were pressing for changes to the current laws.
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  • press for rights
phrasal verb

To ask repeatedly and seriously for something or to do something.

Parents are pressing for increased communication between teachers and families.
Visual representation of "press for" - To ask repeatedly and seriously for something or to do something

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  • press for clarification
  • press for reassurance
phrasal verb

To continue to do or try to do something in a determined way.

Despite all the setbacks, he continued to press for a resolution.
Visual representation of "press for" - To continue to do or try to do something in a determined way

Often appears as...

  • press for resolution
  • press for action
phrasal verb

To strongly and continually demand (something, such as changes, rights etc.).

The protesters were pressing for changes to the current laws.
Visual representation of "press for" - To strongly and continually demand (something, such as changes, rights etc.)

Often appears as...

  • press for changes
  • press for rights
phrasal verb

To ask repeatedly and seriously for something or to do something.

Parents are pressing for increased communication between teachers and families.
Visual representation of "press for" - To ask repeatedly and seriously for something or to do something

Often appears as...

  • press for clarification
  • press for reassurance
phrasal verb

To continue to do or try to do something in a determined way.

Despite all the setbacks, he continued to press for a resolution.
Visual representation of "press for" - To continue to do or try to do something in a determined way

Often appears as...

  • press for resolution
  • press for action
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Persistence

Shows strong determination to achieve a goal, often in formal or serious contexts.

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They will press for a raise until management agrees to discuss it.
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Group Effort

Commonly used when a group collectively demands change or action.

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Employees might press for better working conditions.
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Activist Language

Often associated with protests or activist movements making formal demands.

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Climate activists press for immediate environmental reforms.
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