pressure
Example Sentences
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There needs to be debate and discussion within a dressing room, and healthy competition, as much as McCullum likes to talk about alleviating pressure.
From BBC
Scott Boland – 6 – Unsung hero of Australia's attack, keeping up the pressure when the superstars rest.
From BBC
These materials can only be created under enormous pressures that exceed atmospheric pressure by more than a million times.
From Science Daily
Earlier this month, apparently looking to up the pressure, the Justice Department announced an investigation of the state’s prison system.
From Los Angeles Times
He clearly performed at his best when the pressure was on and Mission Viejo needed him to lift up his teammates.
From Los Angeles Times
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