pressure
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In April, South Korean lawmakers sent a joint letter raising concerns over "undue pressure" from US politicians regarding Seoul's investigation into the e-commerce giant.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Once conscripted, the pressure to sign a fully-fledged army contract often starts within days.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
This capability compresses the timeline between discovery and exploitation, placing immense pressure on organizations to fix vulnerabilities before attackers act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
I felt the pressure in my chest and shoulders tick up a notch and fought the urge to tap the arm of the chair.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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