under stress

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Green complained a month later Ong's behaviour was "putting everyone under stress, and having an impact on their wellbeing", and Ong was suspended.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The cells produced higher levels of energy molecules while resting but struggled to boost energy production when under stress.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Today that warm financial embrace is suddenly under stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But under stress, this interconnectedness could rapidly transmit shocks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

There is a whole series of intestinal affections dependent on nerve influence that get worse and better under stress of emotion or relief from it.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)