- present participle of stress.
stressing
Example Sentences
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Cunningham called Keaton’s behavior “truly embarrassing” while also attempting to distance herself from her previous anti-trans comments, stressing that trans women, trans men and everyone else are welcome “at her table.”
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in 2025 aimed at "unleashing" these seabed resources, stressing the demand in everything from renewable energy to military applications.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
It is worth stressing Bamba has made only 12 competitive starts in all competitions for Monaco.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
While stressing that officials needed to make a comprehensive assessment, he said he saw "no emergency exit signage, emergency lighting systems or fire alarm devices".
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
“I didn’t ask how long it was. I need to know how far ...” I said, stressing the last word.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
