pressure
Example Sentences
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The strength of Takaichi’s performance suggests voters approve of her handling of China, which has heaped pressure on Japan over remarks she made about Taiwan.
Sam Darnold has proven time and again that he has turned the corner in his career and is legitimately sharp, reliable and poised under pressure.
From Los Angeles Times
Both teams are similar, relying on pressure defense, athleticism and talent.
From Los Angeles Times
High short-term interest rates are another pressure, particularly for smaller firms, which often rely on credit card borrowing to meet financing needs.
Together, these organisms determine how carbon is stored and recycled in the ocean, and treating them as a single group can oversimplify the ocean's response to climate pressures.
From Science Daily
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