under stress

Example Sentences

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Downward revisions to consumer spending in the first quarter, alongside a slowdown in April, "point to a consumer coming under stress," he added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

With plans twisted out of shape, and under stress and scrutiny, they won all the same.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A fund holding consumer and small-business loans made by companies including Affirm and Block is the latest corner of the private-credit market to come under stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

When mitochondria increase their oxygen consumption under stress, they can lower the amount of oxygen available inside chloroplasts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

“Whoop,” shouted Ernest vociferously, and even the disconsolate Henning smiled at Ernest's resemblance in voice and manner to Claude, his brother, especially under stress of any pleasurable excitement.

From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.