pressured

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Some economists expect the U.S. unemployment rate to rise in coming months if the Iran war continues, since companies pressured by high energy prices might look to cut jobs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"People with mental health problems must not feel pressured to work when they don't feel able, or to return to workplaces that are not supporting their mental health."

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

During the first quarter, SMIC’s gross margin stood at 20%, beating consensus expectations as investors look to see if the company’s aggressive capacity expansion has pressured profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The story turned out to be about a British military officer, George “Beau” Brummel, whose true love, Margery, was pressured into marrying someone else.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu