pressure

Example Sentences

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Both events suggest the war is likely to last much longer than first forecast, which is also adding to the upward pressure in crude markets and the pullback in other risk assets.

From Barron's

“The pressure to meet short-term earnings estimates has contributed to the decline in the number of public companies,” the pair said.

From Barron's

The phases can also be distinguished by differences in atmospheric pressure.

From BBC

The price increase was agreed by the board in February to deal with "long-standing" financial pressures.

From BBC

Two medics would then check whether the person is eligible and assess whether they are being pressured or coerced.

From BBC