economic pressure
Example Sentences
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It was viewed as a test of the prime minister's push to deepen ties with the West while facing mounting economic pressure from Russia, its largest trading partner and traditional ally.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
As the Iran war persists and economic pressure mounts, the reality of global dependence on key waterways—and the supply chains that rely on their safety and openness—is setting in.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Even before it shut the strait, major economies—including U.S. allies—were building arsenals of deterrence against rising economic pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Lower-income consumers, facing tough economic pressure, are increasingly turning to food banks, Moran said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Determined to apply economic pressure peacefully, black protesters let the nearly empty buses rumble on by like green ghosts, ignoring the doors that snapped open invitingly at the corners, and devised their own transportation system.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
