pressure
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Domestic pressure has been building on the prime minister to reach a deal, with the Conservative opposition citing Canada's lagging economic growth and high youth unemployment rate.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Index providers face pressure to adapt as today’s venture-backed giants are staying private far longer than before, accumulating enormous valuations before ever reaching public markets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The bullish guidance comes as Victoria’s Secret contends with pressure from billionaire investor Brett Blundy, who launched a proxy fight last month after the retailer denied him a board seat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Supporters of reform say the current system disproportionately puts pressure on women, who often face being labelled pushy or difficult -- a stigma rarely attached to male stars.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Before workers could add water to reactor 1, they would have to vent the reactor, releasing steam to lower the pressure.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Plate Tectonics - Middle School
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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