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power press

American  

noun

  1. a press operated by a mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic device.


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

Over Duterte’s three years in power, press freedom has severely declined.

From The Guardian

If this occurred because of lesser regulations or technology than other countries mandate, then let someone, some organization, some other higher power press on to upgrade regulations and/or technology for safe flights, not only in Southeast Asia, but everywhere.

From New York Times

President Abraham Lincoln had to deal with the locomotive, power press and the telegraph’s increase of information flow.

From US News

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health fined Tesla Motors $2,700 last year after an accident investigation found that a hydraulic power press did not have a proper stop control, agency spokesman Peter Melton said.

From Washington Post