1. Germany momentarily took control as they pressed hard for the equalizer, but their forwards wasted several chances.
2. US treasury bonds may become hard pressed to keep their AAA rating.
3. He deflects direct questions with practiced dexterity and even erupts in rare displays of anger when pressed too hard.
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4. United pressed hard and packed its midfield to subdue a Chelsea side that had scored 19 goals in its five previous matches.
5. My nose was pressed close to the floor of the wrecked vehicle and I found it hard to breathe.
6. More expensive models can be twice as fast, but your eyes would be hard pressed to tell the difference.
7. Wu Fu was hard pressed to make ends meet those first few months as it waited patiently for patrons.
8. We all know that private enterprises are hard pressed for bank credit.
9. Ban has pressed hard to get the splintered rebel groups back to the negotiating table.
10. " I pressed as hard as I could " to see Suu Kyi, Ban said after meeting with Than Shwe.