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noun Download 🔗Share (collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers). Examples : "This article appeared in the press." media communication essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share (wagering) An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet. Examples : "He can even the match with a press." sport bet game business essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Pure, unfermented grape juice. Examples : "I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight." fruit drink food essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it. Examples : "To start the computer, I pressed the power button. " technology electronics machine action essential toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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