high-pressure

Example Sentences

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Ruth, a fashion designer who quits the high-pressure world to become a teacher, acts as a contrast to the hustle culture-inspired ambitions of wannabe billionaire Becket, Henwick says.

From BBC

He will need that composure in a high-pressure job that seemed to ruffle predecessor Scott Robertson.

From BBC

Fracking involves injecting high-pressure liquid between layers of rock to force open fissures and release any oil and natural gas stored there.

From BBC

"There are eight good teams so it will be a tough stage and all matches will be high-pressure games," said Shadab.

From Barron's

But with the two events spaced more than one week apart, “being in a high-pressure atmosphere for so long takes its toll,” Glenn said.

From Los Angeles Times