pressure
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But critics argue that the new inspection regime continues to put pressure on teachers and school leaders, and that some of the worst aspects of the old system remain.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
That success has put pressure on the company to spend its cash wisely and stay on top of the dynamics in the rapidly evolving weight-loss market in the U.S.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“Macro uncertainty continued to put pressure on input costs and consumer behavior, especially lower-income consumers for beer,” Goyal said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
With the world faced with "the biggest energy crisis in history", oil prices were "putting a lot of pressure in many countries", he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
As an extra layer of protection, pilots wore tight helmets and full-body pressure suits so stiff they left bruises.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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