mid-14c., "exerting pressure," present-participle adjective from press (v.1). Figurative sense of "urgent, compelling, forceful, requiring instant attention or action" is from 1705. Related: Pressingly.
at the pressing of a button
too pressing to permit of longer delay
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presidio
Presidium
press
press-gang
pressing
pressman
pressroom
pressure
pressurization
pressurize
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