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Meanings of pressing hard in English

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Usage of pressing hard in English
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The United States has been pressing hard for direct negotiations to resume.
Reuters
2
I could feel the warmth of his body pressing hard against mine.
In a gilded cage
3
Hill; in the south Fitzhugh Lee is pressing hard upon Buford.
Who Goes There? / The Story of a Spy in the Civil War
4
Prices throughout the entire economy have been pressing hard against the price ceilings.
State of the Union Addresses
5
She tried to swallow but the heel of his hand was pressing hard.
The irish warrior
6
Top each fillet with bread crumbs, pressing hard so they adhere.
Jamaica Observer
7
As matters stand today, however, food prices are pressing hard against the ceilings.
State of the Union Addresses
8
Quintana loomed up out of the darkness, pressing hard ceramic into my hand.
The Vital Abyss
9
The muzzle of a gun was pressing hard enough to cause some discomfort.
Desperate cargo
10
She knew the demon within her had been pressing hard to break free.
The darkest touch
11
The knife bit at Rob's throat, pressing hard against his windpipe.
The genesis secret
12
Laenus kneaded oil into the muscles of her shoulders, his strong hands pressing hard.
Roma Victrix
13
Johnny did not hear, did not feel her fingers pressing hard upon his biceps.
Skyrider
14
She wrote like a schoolgirl, pressing hard with her stylus.
The Silver Pigs
15
Raif dragged a hand across his face, pressing hard against his eyes and teeth.
A Fortress of Grey Ice
16
Germany's government, which faces elections in September, is also pressing hard to avoid plant closures.
Reuters
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Pressing hard through the time
Pressing hard across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common