Two others took his place, though, and Ivan was sorely pressed once more.

The ranger came on then and Drizzt was sorely pressed.

The family manages a brave defense but are sorely pressed.

Across the way, though, the dwarves remained sorely pressed, with two down and the other five taking many hits.

"The villagers might be sorely pressed if attacked from two sides."

If a major attack did come, Shilmista would be Sorely pressed.

Like a man sorely pressed in a direction he does not wish to travel.

"They were alive by last reports," he replied, "but fully surrounded and sorely pressed."

Schools were sorely pressed to meet the needs.

I am being sorely pressed by a clique of ministers here.