economic pressure

Example Sentences

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As the Iran war persists and economic pressure mounts, the reality of global dependence on key waterways—and the supply chains that rely on their safety and openness—is setting in.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

At the high court, the Trump administration supported Havana Docks, saying allowing these sorts of lawsuits would help achieve the foreign-policy goal of exerting economic pressure on Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“That’s often how economic pressure shows up first — not as an immediate drop in activity, but as growing differences in behavior across groups.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

We demand universal adult franchise and we are prepared to exert economic pressure to attain our demands.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela