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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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Even with Seoul’s cost-relief measures easing some of the pressure, inflation in Korea is likely to remain above target for some time, Shin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That’s raising pressure on industry leaders OpenAI and Anthropic to lower their prices, a prospect that could hurt their ability to grow into profitable enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"Families up and down the country are still feeling the pressure of the cost of living and no-one should have to choose between paying their bills and looking after their teeth," a spokesman adds.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“You could see downward pressure on the dollar as those investors monetize their gains” once the lockup period ends, Wallerstein said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Like a pressure cooker, it is designed to hold together even as extreme amounts of steam build up inside it.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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