Sentence examples for but instead pressed from inspiring English sources

At 32-0, Bath could easily have taken the proverbial foot off the pedal in the second half, but instead pressed it down even harder.

What makes the picture strange is that the voyeurs don't hide behind a hedge, as was conventional in paintings of this Biblical story, but instead press claustrophobically close to their object of desire.

Don't rub, but instead press firmly on the area and allow the towel to absorb the water.

Do not tug on the toothpicks or stick, but instead press from the bottom of the cup to remove the popsicle.

The Clinton administration has not called for the severing of aid, but has instead pressed both sides to resume peace talks.

He longs for the academic circles of Athens but is instead pressed into service as a tutor to Alexander, the thirteen-year-old future conqueror.

He did not attend last night's dinner, but was instead pressed once again into the service of his wife's race for Senate, this time raising $75,000 for her campaign at a $1,000-a-head fund-raiser in East Norwalk, Conn.

Neugebauer said he has instead pressed for positive ads placed in social media, but has been rebuffed.

The White House abandoned it in the face of opposition and instead pressed for a larger tax credit.

Instead, pressed by the markets and his own promises to limit deficits, Mr. Sarkozy has had to cut government spending and raise taxes in an election year.

It stands out because most politicians have resisted seizing on the threat from Iraq as a campaign issue and have instead pressed domestic concerns.