pressured

Example Sentences

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"Countries are being pressured with threats of tariffs, visa bans or cuts to assistance," they said.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

This hurts because it feels like my father pressured my grandmother into changing her wishes and is intentionally harming us financially.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

As well as financial incentives and patriotic appeals, students are sometimes pressured into signing up.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Gold was little changed on the day but finished the quarter down 13%, its worst three-month stretch since 2013, pressured by expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“Come on, Truth or Dare,” Summer pressured her.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio