pressured

Example Sentences

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—Gold prices held above $4,500 an ounce but remain on track for a weekly loss, pressured by a stronger dollar and fears of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Children as young as five are at risk of being contacted by strangers and pressured into spending money on Roblox, campaigners have claimed in a complaint to US regulators.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

That vibe crystallized in the first quarter, when products were already pressured by tariffs, and consumer sentiment has taken a nose dive since then.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The company posted an operating loss of $2.6 million, versus operating income of $2.8 million in the year-ago quarter, as higher commodity costs pressured margins.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

If Kareena feels pressured to cast me in the lead, it won't benefit her beautiful play.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins