pressuring

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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

In a bid to curb capital outflows that are also pressuring the Indian currency, Modi urged citizens to reduce their consumption of petrol and fuel, encouraging them to work from home and reduce overseas vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Laura Travnitz, an Altadena resident who lost her home in the fire, recalled an Army Corps contractor pressuring her to remove more than a dozen fire-impacted trees on her lot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“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

Soon everyone at the table was pressuring Claire to eat something.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs