pressure

Example Sentences

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The precious metal “could come under pressure if oil prices rebound significantly,” Critical Metals’ Tony Sage says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

“Our most significant accomplishment was restoring our health plan to a sustainable path after facing severe pressure from industry contraction and runaway healthcare cost inflation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

My fingers curl into fists and it feels good, like this is what all that pressure inside was building toward, like this is the release I need.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz