pressure
Example Sentences
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The Omani Information Ministry declined to comment on U.S. pressure to sever links to Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Diller’s bid also comes when the legacy casino industry is under pressure from digital competitors, including sports platforms DraftKings and FanDuel and prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Osaka, by contrast, invited pressure on herself, being taken to deuce after leading 40-15 in three first-set service games and landing just 53% of her first serves.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Fewer travelers have been visiting the Las Vegas Strip, weighing on both hotel and gaming revenue, plus casino operators face growing pressure from online sportsbooks and prediction markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
It feels like a lot of pressure to read the story Dad’s wanted to tell for his entire adult life.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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