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high-pressure

[hahy-presh-er] / ˈhaɪˈprɛʃ ər /






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Through high-pressure experiments and advanced computer simulations, researchers found that magma can absorb additional oxygen beyond the amount normally required by its chemical composition.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Musk said the car was equipped with 10 nozzles and "ultra high-pressure air tanks" to propel itself into the air and accelerate quickly on the ground.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

To avoid ethical failures, the author advises executives to write down their doubts, delay high-pressure decisions and trust their discomfort.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

After the wreckage was recovered from the ocean, the report said, an examination revealed that a bearing failed in the high-pressure fuel pump.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

You know how sometimes, when you have a high-pressure decision to make, you feel like everybody is looking at you?

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

As a result, LNG terminals have largely relied on the Haynesville Shale, a deep, high-pressured rock formation that spans East Texas and Louisiana, for their fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025

Former Love Islanders Olivia and Alex Bowen, who were runners-up in the second series of the ITV2 show, explain to the BBC what being in a high-pressured and highly controlled environment was really like.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2024

Developers first drill a well and inject high-pressured water to crack up underground rock.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 14, 2023

Lavin added that Johnson brought an authentic lightheartedness to a high-pressured environment where winning was expected.

From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021

Oil is forced under pressure to all bearings by means of high-pressured duplex-geared pumps.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?

This year, while William Reynolds' bay filly Mary Reynolds was winning several preliminary races on the Grand Circuit, a publicity agent was high-pressuring newspaper interest in trotting racing.

From Time Magazine Archive

When it makes with the feet, Beat the Band is enjoyable, but the general effect of the show is one of high-pressuring rather than high spirits.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was a big victory for U.S. aircraft makers over the British, who have been high-pressuring Lufthansa to buy Comet III jets.

From Time Magazine Archive

With a flop, veterans like Maney don't try pleading or high-pressuring.

From Time Magazine Archive

He scorns the usual props: high-pressuring, dancing attendance on people, buttering his employers.

From Time Magazine Archive


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