under pressure

Example Sentences

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The case before the court concerned Louisiana’s 2024 decision, under pressure from the courts, to draw a congressional map that included a second majority-black district.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Hotter, drier conditions will also create fresh risks for agriculture, already under pressure as the ongoing conflict raises the costs of fertiliser and fuel needed for farming equipment.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

While Barry had started to move towards Guehi, he was not placing the opponent under pressure.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

So the days of the incredibly cheap flights were under pressure no matter what.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Archie alone was always under pressure, devising the assignments, working them out.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier