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Fracking is a method of mining that first became widespread in the US in the early 2000s, whereby a high-pressure mixture of water, sand and chemicals is injected into the ground.

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The Democratic senator from Arizona responded with a statement detailing high-pressure situations he faced both as a pilot in the U.S.

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In a high-pressure, frenetic society, Barcelo explains that moving the body acts as a release valve for trapped emotion.

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Some data centres in high-pressure areas in Dublin have already turned to generators for back-up, which are usually gas and oil-powered, said Leonard.

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Employees utilized high-pressure sales tactics to persuade customers to spend tens of thousands of dollars on classes they couldn’t afford.

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