pressure

Example Sentences

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Under such pressure, her parents relented, but forbade the couple from marrying until Brigitte was 18.

From BBC

With protests being held across the country almost daily, pressure has been growing on Bangladesh's interim government to arrest the killers of Hadi, who was set to contest general elections in February next year.

From Barron's

Food and beverage companies face significant pressure from high commodity prices, tariffs, and reduced consumer spending power.

From Barron's

The nature of the job means decisions have to be taken quickly under intense pressure.

From BBC

But pressure is building to smash the problem, with state media carrying health warnings from doctors.

From Barron's