pressure
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Kinski's lawyer told AFP he "welcomed" the decision, but added: "I also regret that it has only happened as result of public pressure."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The alternative-asset industry has come under pressure in 2026 as investors worry about their funds’ exposure to highly-leveraged software companies vulnerable to disruption by artificial intelligence.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“This is the definition of inflationary pressure starting to affect us,” a senior restaurant-industry executive told ISM.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Unlike most earthquakes, these deep events occur in an environment characterized by extreme heat and pressure.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
I can breathe in and breathe out, and watch the pressure meter inside me go down.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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