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 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

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

This one"—he looked again at the round, characteristic handwriting, the simple phrases—"this one—did not make up her mind to write such a letter, excepting under stress of circumstances, I am sure of that.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.