Sentence examples for have long pressed from inspiring English sources

Critics have long pressed for resolution, one way or the other.

Mr. Mayi's friends and family have long pressed for a wider investigation of the case.

JAPANESE politicians have long pressed the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to do more to reinvigorate the deflation-sapped economy.

The reward was welcomed by Ms. Sherman's Indian hosts, who have long pressed Pakistan to imprison or extradite Mr. Saeed.

This industry is governed by an obscure series of regulations that its lobbyists have long pressed Congress to overhaul.

The Saudis, one of the main supporters of the Syrian rebels, have long pressed the United States to do more to help them.

Nazarbayev has long pressed economic reforms.

The United States has long pressed Beijing to let the renminbi rise in value.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has long pressed China trade issues, personally gaveled the vote closed.

(Mr. Obama has long pressed for higher taxes on income starting at $250,000).

Mexico has long pressed for the change, and Secretary of State Colin L. Powell has eagerly advanced it.