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pressuring

ADJECTIVE
intimidating
Synonyms


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“Crypto may be pricing in macro stress faster, not just reflecting it,” says Zhang, adding that what is pressuring bitcoin should soon come for equities, despite the recent strength in AI stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

How much of this campaign is about pressuring tech platforms?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

He has also been critical of Washington's Nato allies for their unwillingness to join the US in pressuring Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The oil price surge lifted energy and other costs such as transportation of goods, pressuring gross profit margins for many companies.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Mom keeps pressuring me to spend more time with her, but Kaylee’s only thirteen.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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