put the pressure on

Example Sentences

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PSG are in action on Friday when they visit Auxerre and could put the pressure on Lens by taking top spot with a victory.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Dorsey put the pressure on Crenshaw in the second half behind two sacks from Saul Avila-Machado.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

I always feel better when I force the opening and put the pressure on my opponents.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

That’s why we’re going to put the pressure on you guys to develop and deliver another championship here.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

It was the women who put the pressure on.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck