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pressuring

ADJECTIVE
intimidating
Synonyms


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Cisco’s Q4 earnings and revenue forecasts exceed estimates, but elevated memory costs are expected to continue pressuring margins.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

In a bid to curb capital outflows that are also pressuring the Indian currency, Modi urged citizens to reduce their consumption of petrol and fuel, encouraging them to work from home and reduce overseas vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Spirit had been a disruptor in the U.S. airline market, appealing to a cost-conscious consumer base and pressuring traditional airlines to reconsider their pricing strategies.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

They followed suit, pressuring Disney into briefly suspending the show.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Mom keeps pressuring me to spend more time with her, but Kaylee’s only thirteen.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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