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low-pressure

[loh-presh-er] / ˈloʊˈprɛʃ ər /




ADJECTIVE
laid-back
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"Meanwhile, a blocking high pressure system over northern Europe has slowed or stalled these low-pressure systems allowing successive weather fronts to deposit rain on the UK," said the spokesperson.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Honestly, offering sourdough on Hinge has become such a fun, low-pressure way to meet people,” she added.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Some research suggests climate change could be playing a role in disruptions to the polar vortex -- a vast region of cold, low-pressure air that normally circulates high above the Arctic.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

California has seen unusually wet storms this autumn because of a persistent low-pressure system off the West Coast that stretched farther south than is typical for October and November.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

He and Rebecca married and he took a low-pressure job at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge