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Pressing Paralysis

The phenomenon occurs when multiple defenders are in position to challenge an attacking player, but due to hesitation, miscommunication, or uncertainty about responsibility, none of them step up to engage. As a result, the attacker faces less resistance than expected, often gaining space or time to advance. This defensive lapse is driven by a diffusion of responsibility, where each defender assumes another will take action, leading to collective inaction.
It was pressing paralysis at its finest, three defenders doing the ‘after you, sir’ routine while the striker waltzed through like he owned the place.
by ThinkingManCa April 3, 2025
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Press

People that are usually are news reporters or newspaper writers that go too see report and publish news
Bodyguard: I will hold off the press.
Famous person: tell the press, no comment
by Proper definition April 6, 2019
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Pressed

Shortened term for depressed or depression, commonly used by the crackheads or secret squad, used along with a matching gang sign hand symbol thingy.
Wow she pressed about emmas mom giving her a salad.
by YannyBemaurel September 23, 2019
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Garlic pressing

Pooping in the shower and smashing it down the drain with your foot.
Garlic pressing - I had to go so bad that I garlic pressed that shit.
by Bdubbs281 July 3, 2018
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Press

Press! Doing too much. Overly excited. It’s simple. First things first...it’s DC’s lingo (one of our words). Nobody in DC really adds the “ED” it’s just press!
Niggas are press to say press
by Dcthing January 17, 2019
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Beomgyu- pReSs DiS hUrT bUtToN
Iconic line.
by tudoro February 14, 2023
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BLK PUNX PRESS

A DIY venue in Cleveland, OH that focuses on fostering community for independent artists in a safe space for LGBTQIA+. Oh and they make sure artist get paid adequately! $$$
Hey you going to that show this weekend at BLK PUNX PRESS?
by Joinmy.navy November 24, 2021
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