pressure
Example Sentences
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“There would be emergency budgets, cuts to public spending, economic disruption, and further financial pressure,” he said.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
