pressures

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If inflationary pressures get worse, that would hurt China’s globally competitive exporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Those concerns have coincided with staffing reductions and budget pressures that have raised questions about the agency’s ability to maintain data quality over time.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Tides, storms, shifting temperatures, and changing nutrient availability introduced new pressures that made survival less predictable and increased competition for resources.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

As the plates push against each other, pressures build up until one or the other gives way.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson