Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] [verb] [be] pressing for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Several of the Board 's leading civil servants had been pressing for more equality in provision . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | After all , the National Association of Labour Teachers had been pressing for Common Schools since 1930 . |
| 4 | The Young King had been pressing for permission to go on a pilgrimage to Compostella but Henry II , believing that this was just an excuse to get away from his watchful eye , had instead ordered him to help suppress the rebellion in Aquitaine . |
| 5 | Local residents have been pressing for action to curb the speed and behaviour of some drivers . |