pressuring

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How much of this campaign is about pressuring tech platforms?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

He has also been critical of Washington's Nato allies for their unwillingness to join the US in pressuring Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The oil price surge lifted energy and other costs such as transportation of goods, pressuring gross profit margins for many companies.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

India has hiked tariffs on gold and silver imports, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the Middle East crisis was pressuring the country’s foreign-exchange reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

I think of all the bossy moments and the perfect ponytail moments and the pressuring moments and what she made me do to Jeff Garnet.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King