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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 51Թ Forms
- iԲ· adverb
- iԲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Mr Bisaria writes India activated multiple diplomatic channels, with US and UK envoys pressing Islamabad.
Ghena has fluid pressing against her optic nerve, which could lead to her losing the sight in her left eye if she does not have an operation.
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.
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