under pressure
Example Sentences
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Nepal's economy is already under pressure, with limited resources to respond to a disaster of this scale.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Relations between Trump and Welker have been under pressure for months.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
It points to "pop-ups" that put customers under pressure to spend, and the inclusion of alternative payment methods like Buy Now Pay Later.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
His estranged brother’s decision to move back puts the heir to the throne under pressure to extend an olive branch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Lawrence’s approach to security pressures in the bomb program soon evolved under pressure and the omnipresence of security officials in his life.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
