Example sentences of "who had pressed for " in BNC.
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| 1 | He it was who had pressed for the creation of Christ Church parish , and he became its first incumbent ; Benjamin and Elizabeth had the singular distinction of having him officiate at their marriage — poor surroundings , then , but in the presence of a minister of great reputation . |
| 2 | This last-minute addition went some way to satisfying the psychiatric lobby who had pressed for continuing health authority control . |
| 3 | Arafat 's stance of " positive neutrality " had been criticized by more militant leaders , who had pressed for military support for Iraq and the opening of a " second front " against Israel in Lebanon or the occupied territories . |
| 4 | The Section became engrossed in the preparations for Bretton Woods and the founding of the IMF , and the Labour politicians who had pressed for a declaration of post-war policy were getting ready to fight the next general election . |
| 5 | Again this provides a strong contrast with the first Whigs , who had pressed for frequent Parliamentary elections . |