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high-pressure

[hahy-presh-er] / ˈhaɪˈprɛʃ ər /






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The heatwave is a result of a so-called "heat dome", external - the warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The low-pressure system that brought scattered showers and cooler temperatures has moved into Mexico while a high-pressure system has been building up behind it, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Sentinel in March agreed to sell Spectrum’s Marioff division, which provides high-pressure water mist fire suppression solutions, to fellow private-equity firm Inflexion for an undisclosed amount.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Nickel and cobalt processing are also seeing higher costs because sulfur is used in high-pressure acid leaching.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

That April he was taken off high-pressure code breaking and discharged from active duty in the Army.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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