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to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
提出の締め切りが刻一刻と逼る。
The submission deadline draws closer by the minute.
敵軍がじわじわと国境まで逼ってきた。
The enemy forces gradually pressed up to the border.
決断を逼られる場面が増えてきた。
I face more situations that demand a decision.