pressure
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"As time has gone on and maybe the pressure has built, they have fallen back on the reliable side. It's worked and it's been the right choice because they have won the Premier League."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The consumer is still under pressure and so are the internet platforms, which are big in the index.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
But management said the process of offloading older yoga and athleisure wear that people didn’t want had taken longer than expected, putting pressure on sales.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
China’s manufacturing activity stayed flat in May after expanding for two straight months, reflecting the pressure from rising energy costs since the Middle East conflict began.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The sun’s gravity compresses its core into an area of enormous pressure and temperature.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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