Sentence examples for be pressed into action from inspiring English sources

Arsenal's manager expressed concern that Sánchez would be pressed into action and suffer a serious setback and will watch anxiously how his key forward copes against Uruguay.

It remains ill equipped for counterinsurgency, analysts say, and top officers are deeply reluctant to be pressed into action against insurgents who enjoy family, ethnic and religious ties with many Pakistanis.

Cornerback Ellis Hobbs said the Patriots prepared for such emergencies during training camp and the preseason, giving repetitions at different positions to players who might be pressed into action.

The suspension of Josh Evans, for substance abuse, hurt the defense, not only because it meant Dewayne Robertson, a rookie, would be pressed into action immediately, but also because Evans was the fiery leader on a defense that did not have much leadership.

The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is rarely used, although it will be pressed into action for the World Athletics Championships this summer, while the legacy issues with the venues built for the 2004 Games in Athens have become a symbol for the subsequent wider malaise in the country.

Trott immediately looked in pain as he writhed on the outfield but an X-ray later showed no bone damage to the shoulder and he could be pressed into action on day three.

Attack helicopters, artillery and ground troops, mainly from South Africa and Tanzania, have been pressed into action.

And Vick was pressed into action because Kevin Kolb sustained a concussion in the season opener.

Garden furniture is typically used to claim a spot, but anything from suitcases to strollers have been pressed into action.

Smith added: "There was no reliable Plan B at King's Cross, so Finsbury Park was pressed into action.

On the Republican side, celebrities are also being pressed into action, but on a much smaller scale.