social pressure

Example Sentences

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"And you can certainly say that there was a kind of social pressure -- but nobody was forced to join the party."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Their findings suggest that in societies where social pressure is stronger, tipping averages rise over time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

But Mr. Hegseth might take note: The human brain is also remarkably susceptible to social pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Young people have said the social pressure to have a smartphone has made them "almost essential".

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

In a 2005 poll by The New York Times, fully 81 percent of Americans said they had felt social pressure to buy high-priced goods.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times