- present participle of stress.
stressing
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Rubio sought to smooth over such difficulties, stressing that Washington wouldn’t expand its military activities in Iceland without the country’s cooperation and emphasizing U.S. respect for its sovereignty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called at the UN Saturday for "self-restraint" from all sides in the Middle East war, while stressing that Muscat was ready to mediate.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
BOJ policymakers have repeatedly warned that underlying inflation could overshoot their 2% target, stressing the need to closely monitor upside risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
She said the cost hung over much of her first year at university and she was "constantly stressing" about how much money she was having to put towards rent.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Begin by stressing play and participation over performance.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
