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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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It's exceedingly rare for the White House to exert open pressure on the nine-judge panel, who are appointed to lifetime terms by the president and confirmed by Congress.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Foster said the pressure on the industry could increase soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She did not launch a leadership challenge herself but her intervention will add to pressure on the embattled prime minister, who will try to shore up his premiership in a speech on Monday.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Rainbow Warriors kept up pressure, winning the first set 25-15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

With the sudden release of pressure as thousands of tons of rock fell away, groundwater flashed to steam and exploded out of the mountain.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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