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pressuring

ADJECTIVE
intimidating
Synonyms


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The artificial-intelligence build-out is also pressuring funding costs higher, along with concerns about the economy, inflation and the U.S. fiscal picture.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Steven Cook, a senior fellow for Middle East issues at the Council on Foreign Relations, said Iran was pressuring Oman into the joint plan so it has the patina of a legitimate cross-strait project.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Ottawa has reportedly offered concessions such as pressuring provinces to put US alcohol and wine back on their shelves, Canadian media said.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Former lightweight champion Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 having won all 29 of his fights, with a relentless pressuring style which overwhelmed his opponents.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Now my mom is pressuring me to be like her.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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