under stress

Example Sentences

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Such abrupt rebounds are often characteristic of markets under stress.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Identifying what caused this sudden reversal could offer valuable insight into how Earth's climate system behaves under stress.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 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

But under stress, this interconnectedness could rapidly transmit shocks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 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.