pressure
Example Sentences
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Supporters of reform say the current system disproportionately puts pressure on women, who often face being labelled pushy or difficult -- a stigma rarely attached to male stars.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Yet businesses built on digital ads and e-commerce revenue from product recommendations have come under pressure, and the company’s stock is down by nearly two-thirds over the past five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Industry insiders highlight the steep costs involved in large productions, where locations, crew and equipment can cost more than $26,000 per day, creating pressure to maximise shooting time.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"I don't really care. There are so many different things to put pressure on myself - that was the last thing on my mind," said Osaka.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The countdown hit one, and the air whooshed from my lungs as a sudden intense pressure encased my body.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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