Cryptic crossword clue
Bidding hard to relieve pressure in shipping abroad 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EXHORTING

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The straight part
We know that "Bidding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bidding = exhorting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXHORTING mean?

EXHORTING verb
  1. To urge; to advise earnestly.
EXHORTING noun
  1. Exhortation

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