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pressing
To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.
"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
The application of pressure by a press or other means.
A metal or plastic part made with a press.
The process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
Needing urgent attention.
Insistent, earnest, or persistent.
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