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
Julie said she wanted to speak up to help prevent other people falling victim to similar scams - and to put pressure on dating sites to take action.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The attack echoed Iran’s tactics during the war, when it struck airports and other relatively vulnerable economic infrastructure around the region to put pressure on the U.S. and Israel to end their air campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
In the end, a large national association stepped in and put pressure on the school district to let him attend.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
