economic pressure

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The U.S. is expected to maintain economic pressure on Iran, according to U.S. officials, including sanctions, a blockade of Iranian ports and an effort to seize Iran-linked ships in waters around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Lower-income consumers, facing tough economic pressure, are increasingly turning to food banks, Moran said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“That’s often how economic pressure shows up first — not as an immediate drop in activity, but as growing differences in behavior across groups.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

The country entered the conflict already under economic pressure and facing widespread unrest.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“And yet,” pointed out Byerley, “you have a Machine of your own, and you are certainly under no economic pressure from across the ocean.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov