under pressure

Example Sentences

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Rogan said when "when restaurants are under pressure," "investing in youngsters and sustainability, they're the first two things that fall by the wayside."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Shares could also come under pressure if energy sector sentiment changes abruptly, even if production activity picks up as expected.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Carney, a former central banker who swept to power by casting himself as the person best placed to manage the break in U.S.-Canada ties, has been under pressure from opposition lawmakers to secure tariff relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The per-seat pricing model that powered two decades of SaaS economics is under pressure.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

At last, however, I found one door at the top of the stairway which, though it seemed to be locked, gave a little under pressure.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker