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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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Maybe you should stay and try to righteously pressure Bass and Raman to make much needed changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Celebrity Chef Tom Kerridge is leading the campaign, arguing that pubs "bring people together and bring life to our cities, towns and villages, but they're under huge pressure from rising costs."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While threatening force, the U.S. has focused on economic pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, higher labor and food expenses continue to pressure margins, leaving operators little room for error.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Poor girl. I think you have put her under too much pressure, Mortimer. She’s cracking under the strain.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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