pressure

Example Sentences

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Even before it shut the strait, major economies—including U.S. allies—were building arsenals of deterrence against rising economic pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Despite the wayward drives, McIlroy steered clear of the mid-range par putts that can ramp up the pressure and derail momentum.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Under pressure from Washington to ease repression, she has pushed through several major economic reforms, as well as an amnesty for political prisoners.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The status quo was saddling administrators with long hours without extra pay amid increasing bureaucratic compliance demands as well as heightened pressure to raise test scores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It feels like someone is trying to inflate you, but there’s nowhere for the air or pressure or whatever it is to go.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell