a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
Recent Examples on the WebAt the time, Walz reiterated his view that climate change is one of the most pressing issues politicians and citizens face.—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2024 Layered on top are ongoing storylines about Kite Man’s daddy issues, Golden Glider’s mommy issues, and becoming bigger, badder villains, but rarely do those arcs feel any more pressing than whatever immediate, minor crisis has the bar in a tizzy.—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 July 2024 In surveys over several years, voters have named homelessness and housing as the state’s most pressing problems, but a visible crisis of space remains.—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 31 July 2024 Cashing in to address a more pressing need is a win.—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pressing
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