pressing

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While distrust of the UN is often illustrated by the Security Council's paralysis on many pressing issues, she acknowledged that she had no "magic formula" to change things.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The issue is especially pressing in Los Angeles, where an estimated 30-40% of residents are affected by fatty liver disease, with even higher rates in Latino communities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

But as we get further into this decade and the economy looks ever creakier, the stakes of these boom-and-busts are just as pressing as the perils that lead companies to take them on.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia is pressing the U.S. to end its Strait of Hormuz blockade, fearing Iran could retaliate by disrupting the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“The smell is particularly wretched today,” declared a pretty, blond lady, pressing a lace hankie to her nose to keep the stench away.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan