pressured

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Warsh’s first months as chair will test whether the Fed can maintain inflation credibility while avoiding unnecessary damage to an already pressured consumer economy.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Monroe was filming 20th Century Fox’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at the time and studio head Darryl Zanuck pressured her to deny that the photos were of her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Concerns over weaker export demand and continued profit-taking could have also pressured prices, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The company has also been pressured by high beef costs and other inflationary input, with earnings falling to 12 cents per share from 20 cents a year ago.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Helen pressured me greatly to think about an answer.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman