under pressure

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TSMC's shares have surged over the past year as demand for AI chips has accelerated, and Huang described a company under pressure to keep up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But the Kospi index lost 5.5% in Friday’s trading, as the artificial-intelligence trade broadly came under pressure, and it’s off another 6.1% early in Monday’s action.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The gaming industry is facing growing scrutiny as platforms expand into social media-like features, with ESA member Roblox especially under pressure over child safety issues with regulators and in courts.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Digital assets remained under pressure as investors reduced risk exposure amid rising geopolitical tensions, persistent exchange-traded fund outflows and a stronger focus on macroeconomic risks,” Saxo Bank analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Archie alone was always under pressure, devising the assignments, working them out.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier