pressuring

Example Sentences

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“The U.S. economy appears to be rotating into a ‘Run Hot’ regime, which favors investment over consumption, pressuring the consumer alongside an ongoing energy shock,” he added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Spirit had been a disruptor in the U.S. airline market, appealing to a cost-conscious consumer base and pressuring traditional airlines to reconsider their pricing strategies.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Large-scale outflows from gold exchange-traded funds are also pressuring the yellow metal, Massabni adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

They followed suit, pressuring Disney into briefly suspending the show.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“The only reason they sponsored our visas was because the government was pressuring them to hire workers with papers. But now everyone’s saying it was all talk.”

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez