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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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Pressure cook for 4 whistles on medium to high heat before turning off the stove.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Pressure could come from both supply and demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Pressure from campaign groups has led to some change.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Pressure on global bond yields is easing, oil prices are down and stock futures are up after a handful of ships reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“Is there anything some of us can do with the administration? Pressure we can apply there?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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