put pressure on
Example Sentences
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“It’s a World Cup. I understand people find ways to put pressure on the players.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
You are a team, but medical issues can put pressure on a marriage, as this couple discovered, so the earlier you have these conversations with your daughter and each other, the better.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Sometimes investors receive shares of a company in a spin and don’t want to hold it, which can put pressure on shares of the newly created company.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The players' action is designed to put pressure on the AELTC, with prize money for Wimbledon not due to be announced for another three weeks.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Every time Annabeth put pressure on her bad foot, she wanted to yelp.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
