pressures

Example Sentences

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"It's a year of pressures on Canadian national unity," said André Lecours, a political science professor at the University of Ottawa.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

It's not automatic for the self-employed and people like Ashleigh have opted out because of immediate financial pressures, so it looks like plenty won't see the benefit of that silver lining.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

U.S. home price growth ticked upwards in April, but affordability pressures still weighed on home buyer decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Constellation Brands, especially, faces softer demand from Hispanic consumers, who make up roughly half of its beer customer base, as affordability pressures and concerns around immigration enforcement weighed on sentiment.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Too hot meant propellant-tank pressures rising dangerously high; too cold meant radiators freezing.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins