Presses
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of press, referring to newspapers, printing establishments, or printing machines.
The presses ran all night to meet the morning deadline.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of press, meaning to apply force or urgency.
He presses the company to comply with the regulations.
Forms
- press
- pressed
- pressing
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'presses' typically refers to multiple printing devices or media organizations; as a verb form, it is a simple inflection of 'press.' Legal contexts often engage with 'press' in relation to media law and freedom of press.
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