Sentence examples for able to press from inspiring English sources

Will he be able to press ahead, overcoming possible resistance from more conservative colleagues?

She is able to press foreign backers to exert more pressure on the armed forces.

But four other victims, who survived, were able to press a lawsuit.

Under New York's Martin Act, a 1921 state law, he is able to press civil and criminal charges.

"She lost in district court and has appealed to the sixth circuit to be able to press her claim.

It's unfamiliar territory for many of them and whether they're able to press home the advantage remains to be seen.

Throughout the day and night, a parent will be able to press a button to find out the child's location.

Only recently, with the support of a newer tycoon from the class of 1980, have the co-ed supporters on the board felt able to press their case.

Here was a German novel of 1947 that (in a riveting new translation by Michael Hofmann) proved able to press the hottest buttons.

Only by demonstrating that resolve will the US be able to press each side to take the tough steps necessary to bring peace.

McClatchy and Meehan were able to press Maazel to make changes at points when they considered the musico-dramatic balance was adrift.