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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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The 51-year-old believes the tax needs to change to take the pressure off cafes and restaurants.

From BBC

But if the fighting in Iran stretches into a second month, heightening financial pressure on U.S. workers, the written and unwritten rules about office attendance could get put to the test.

From MarketWatch

The BBC's statement on Wednesday came after mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to the Radio 2 DJ's sudden departure.

From BBC

During the address, he acknowledged that the "months ahead may not be easy", and said that no government could fully shield Australians from the global pressures.

From BBC

It also said this would increase pressure on UK households and businesses, particularly if higher energy and mortgage costs were "sustained".

From BBC