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Meanings of press the switch in English

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Usage of press the switch in English
1
We all want the lights to work when we press the switch.
The Guardian
2
The street lights flooded through the windows, so he did not press the switch.
The Cow Puncher
3
Praying it isn't broken, I fumble it from my pocket and press the switch.
The Fearless
4
Biddy moved slowly to press the switch, but ere she reached it Isabel's voice stayed her.
Greatheart
5
I cursed but managed, by crawling about on my hands and knees, to find it again and to press the switch.
The Woman in Black
6
Hobart struck a match; when he found it he pressed the switch.
The Blind Spot
7
He pressed the switch, and the room was suddenly flooded with light.
The Bramble Bush
8
Throwing his electric rifle to his shoulder, Tom pressed the switch trigger.
Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel; Or, The Hidden City of the Andes
9
The boy had grabbed up the torch and pressed the switch.
Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch; Or, The Old Mexican's Treasure
10
He pressed the switch of the communicator but it was dead.
Space Prison
11
The intercom on his desk hummed, and he pressed the switch.
Anything You Can Do ...
12
He returned his attention to the GPS and pressed the switch.
Lola Carlyle Reveals All
13
He pressed the switch for Paula's telephone and rang her up.
The Little Lady of the Big House
14
Its batteries were weak, but it glowed dimly when he pressed the switch.
Creature
15
He laughed out loud and pressed the switch that activated a general direction EMP.
The Runaway Asteroid
16
I pressed the switch but the light didn't go on.
And the rat laughed
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