under pressure

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Researchers discovered that packed rice grains behave in an unusual way under pressure.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

But “60 Minutes” is under pressure to get a new team in place as newcomers will have little time to learn the program’s formula that gives it the comforting consistency its viewers seek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

TSMC's shares have surged over the past year as demand for AI chips has accelerated, and Huang described a company under pressure to keep up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The artificial-intelligence trade came under pressure on Friday but chip stocks roared back on Monday and there was one big standout.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He proved that he could stand up under pressure and in spite of the severe emotional strain he must have been under, he was able to pull it out.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper