high-pressure
Example Sentences
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A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen until high summer.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
From high-pressure extractors to high-quality filters, there are more tools than ever before to protect the lungs of people working with wood.
From BBC • May 11, 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
“There’s a high-pressure system moving down from Alaska tonight,” Jack tells us.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
