pressure

Example Sentences

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Many private schools have gone further, pressuring parents to forbid the apps at all until a certain age and to tightly control use thereafter.

From Los Angeles Times

It is now one of the oldest societies in the world, putting immense pressure on public services such as healthcare and social care.

From BBC

He said despite his low-key profile, he had learned to deal with the pressure from competing in the Four Hills Tournament in his homeland -- "that's the biggest thing there is".

From Barron's

Pay-TV providers are under pressure to provide more pricing options to consumers to keep them from cutting the cord.

From Los Angeles Times

"Her heart rate was high, her blood pressure was low - it was so hard to get them to listen."

From BBC