economic pressure

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It was viewed as a test of the prime minister's push to deepen ties with the West while facing mounting economic pressure from Russia, its largest trading partner and traditional ally.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s no secret that American consumers continue to face sustained economic pressure, and many are eager to stretch their dollars further, especially as gas prices remain high,” a Fetch spokesperson told Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Their preference is to keep the economic pressure on Iran—but with the guns remaining silent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Lower-income consumers, facing tough economic pressure, are increasingly turning to food banks, Moran said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Determined to apply economic pressure peacefully, black protesters let the nearly empty buses rumble on by like green ghosts, ignoring the doors that snapped open invitingly at the corners, and devised their own transportation system.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose