economic pressure
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Jonathan Powell, the UK national security adviser, has said Europe must be ready to endure "real hardship" this winter if it is to keep up economic pressure on Russia.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Gulf officials and analysts see little sign that the mounting economic pressure will force Tehran to relent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
In the past, the economic pressure was such that Pyongyang had signaled a willingness to sacrifice its nuclear program for relief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
With the United States holding the rotating G20 presidency, Washington is trying to rally partners towards greater economic pressure on Iran and find ways to boost growth.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
“And yet,” pointed out Byerley, “you have a Machine of your own, and you are certainly under no economic pressure from across the ocean.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
