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
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