hard-pressed

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Imagine the havoc they will wreak on an economically hard-pressed, socially torn nation, especially if the 2024 election gives Trump not only the House but, given a tough 2024 map for Democrats, the Senate, too.

From Washington Post

Ms. Perel’s general celebrity and tendency to push boundaries mean that she is not everyone’s cup of tea, though you would be hard-pressed to find a therapist eager to criticize her publicly.

From New York Times

Giving hard-pressed parents a lot more support sounds appealing and could make a practical difference to many voters' lives.

From BBC

"The National Employers are acutely aware of the additional pressure this year's offer will place on already hard-pressed council finances, as it would need to be paid for from existing budgets," she said.

From BBC

Were Russian troops to invade, Moldova would be hard-pressed to offer much resistance.

From Washington Post