under pressure

Example Sentences

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The Washington Post’s editorial leadership bent under pressure.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

However, margins came under pressure from elevated freight and logistics costs, particularly related to disruptions in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Alibaba Group’s profitability remained under pressure as the Chinese tech giant continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and fend off intense competition in the food-delivery space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Without them, Dean passed a major test under pressure and Corteen-Coleman came through on this stage for the first time in a close match England easily could have lost.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When under pressure, each man had a tendency to become more controlling, and never was the pressure higher than in the winter of 1940.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand