under stress

Example Sentences

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The latest round of exchanges adds pressure to a preliminary peace deal already under stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Both Stokes and McCullum previously denied that their relationship was put under stress during the Ashes.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

These proteins are produced when cells are under stress, and they can help damaged proteins fold back into the correct shape.

From Science Daily • May 27, 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

Every hour of every day of his life is given to the close study of the subjects upon which he is at last called upon to write under stress of tremendous hurry.

From Recollections of a Varied Life by Eggleston, George Cary