under pressure
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They describe Machchhar, who is in his 30s and holds more than a decade of flying experience, as a soft-spoken, helpful and "always smiling" man who has remained calm under pressure since childhood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
"We have been holding back all these people who want to go to the Annapurna Circuit trek, although we are under pressure from the trekking industry to announce the route open," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Chief Executive Sherman Miller said pricing is under pressure due to an industry-wide supply imbalance, even as underlying demand remains healthy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Even before stocks feel pain, bonds in the corporate credit market might come under pressure following a deluge of issuance.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Keeping it together under pressure was what separated the winners from the losers.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
