power press
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of power press
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Gerry McCann told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that more than a year on from Labour coming into power, "press regulation is no longer a priority".
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
President Abraham Lincoln had to deal with the locomotive, power press and the telegraph’s increase of information flow.
From US News • Sep. 1, 2014
Agency spokesman Peter Melton said investigators found a hydraulic power press did not have a proper stop control.
From Time • Nov. 14, 2013
Action: the King-Emperor approached a huge power press and thrust into it, with well simulated carelessness, not only an object to be pressed but also his right hand.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1825-30 Napier had constructed a steam printing-press, and in 1830 Isaac Adams, of Boston, secured a patent for a power press.
From Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail by Lewis, Harry A.
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