under stress

Example Sentences

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"And when we're already under stress, that timing may deliver a 'double hit' to gut health."

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The IMF urges policymakers to monitor these and other vulnerabilities and be ready to act should the financial system come under stress.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A fund holding consumer and small-business loans made by companies including Affirm and Block is the latest corner of the private-credit market to come under stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

But under stress, this interconnectedness could rapidly transmit shocks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

One man whistled under stress of the moment and then turned deeply crimson.

From The Tigress by Warner, Anne