pressure
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And this is all happening in a tank with high pressure.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
She is also facing additional legal pressure from Kirk’s former head of security after suggesting he was involved in Kirk’s assassination.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Some bankers say they are concerned that this could pressure SpaceX’s stock in early trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Administrators said the company had faced "a sustained period of pressure" on its cashflow after "continued delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan, combined with geopolitical factors affecting sources of funding".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The sun’s gravity compresses its core into an area of enormous pressure and temperature.
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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