- present participle of stress.
stressing
Example Sentences
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Amnesty says it has identified RSF commanders responsible for violations of international law and is stressing the need for accountability.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“The Council will want to keep all options on the table, stressing again the high level of uncertainty, the need for vigilance, and its readiness to act.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The SpaceX debut is stressing the entire capital markets system.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Carla shook her head, stressing the word red.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
