pressure
Example Sentences
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Excessive laughter, he noted, can come from a feeling of superiority, nervousness in uncomfortable moments or peer pressure when others are laughing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"Is it a crude pressure tactic?," his Iranian counterpart asked.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Frischer thinks the activist presence will pressure management to become more shareholder-friendly.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
For recent college graduates who are lucky enough to be starting full-time jobs, that pressure can make early financial decisions feel especially high-stakes.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
It looked like the vent was working, letting out steam and taking the pressure off the containment structure.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Plate Tectonics - Middle School
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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