as in to press (for)
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Just unfold the walls and connect them together—no sawing, drilling, or hard hat required.—
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While tomato plants require full sun for the best performance, the fruits themselves do not require sun exposure to ripen.—
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“Petition (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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