Example sentences of "be pressing for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Environmentalists are pressing for a ban on logging in ancient forests throughout Europe . |
| 2 | Labour group leader Coun Dave Jackson , supported by Coun Alf Rose and Coun Paul Witter , are pressing for a report on the possibility of the 25-acre site being incorporated into adjacent Eastham Country Park . |
| 3 | The Football Supporters Association , who are pressing for a rethink on the Taylor Report , have received a letter from the Premier League 's chairman , Sir John Quinton , expressing his opposition to all-seat stadiums . |
| 4 | Citizens ' Action and other environmental groups have been pressing for a broadening of the reporting requirements , so as to give a more accurate of pollution levels . |
| 5 | The Finnish government had hitherto been pressing for a change in the plans , to incorporate a special section allowing passage for rigs over 65 metres high . |
| 6 | As you will know the local residents and visitors have been pressing for a footpath along Gubberford Lane for many years . |
| 7 | They will be pressing for a settlement of more than 10 per cent in what will be the most severe test of the Government 's inflation policy . |
| 8 | Nigeria was believed to be pressing for a softening of repayment terms and a reduction of interest rates on its debt , in line with the decline in its income . |
| 9 | DEC is rumoured to be pressing for a Unix SVR4 personality on top of OSF/1 : remember it already has SVR4 for its telecomms stuff . |
| 10 | The army was reported to be pressing for a role in the new body , despite public sensitivity over any apparent resurrection of the National Intelligence Directorate ( DINA ) of the post-1973 regime . |
| 11 | Counsel on both sides were pressing for a settlement ; to go on would be futile . |
| 12 | Suddenly it was the Chinese , not the foreigners , who were pressing for a deal . |
| 13 | According to the Independent of June 13 , the Soviet Union , China and India were pressing for a relaxation of sanctions . |
| 14 | Labour group leader Coun Dave Jackson , supported by colleagues Coun Alf Rose and Coun Paul Witter , is pressing for a report on the possibility of the 25-acre site being incorporated into adjacent Eastham Country Park . |
| 15 | Reports of continuing disagreement suggested that while the EC was pressing for a period of 15 years for the transition from the MFA-governed quota system to GATT rules , developing countries were seeking a period of 6@1/2 years . |