as in to bear (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Once alone, Rob continued to press Sophie over the timeline.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025 -
The Singita Mini Ranger Course (most appropriate for kids from around 3 to 13) incorporates survival skills, animal tracking, flower pressing, nature quizzes, and cooking and provides a special certificate at the end.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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But Collins continued Monday to hammer at the government’s version of the evidence, saying prosecutors were trying to shove misshapen puzzle pieces into a false picture and make innocent conduct appear criminal.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Josh Allen is lurking with seven. 4d ago / 2:50 PM PST Copied Share Eagles 'shove' their way to another touchdown Andrew Greif With 12:24 to play in this game, Philadelphia leads 41-23.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In microgravity, the brain moves to the top of the skull and compresses an area responsible for absorbing cerebrospinal fluid, leading to a swelling of brain cavities and potentially to an increase in intracranial pressure.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Because South Florida is built on layers of sand and porous limestone, the authors reasoned that these vibrations could have compressed or rearranged sand – much like shaking ground coffee in a tin creates more space.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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