Contend and Press for

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Press for and contend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Press for" instead a verb "Contend".

Press for

Press for verb - To ask for (something) earnestly or with authority.

Contend and press for are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Press for".
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