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Definition of
press for phrasal verb
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
press for
phrasal verb
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press for something
to keep asking for something
synonym
demand
,
push for
They continued to press for a change in the law.
See
press for
in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
Nearby words
press cutting
noun
pressed
adjective
press for
phrasal verb
press gallery
noun
press gang
noun
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