pressure

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for the Government of Jersey said it was "focusing on practical measures to help businesses" but also acknowledged "inflationary pressures" were continuing to challenge businesses and households.

From BBC

China has expanded its pressure on a much "wider range of fronts", noted Robert Ward, the Japan chair for the think tank International Institute of Strategic Studies.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the U.S. is dialing up the economic pressure by tightening sanctions and threatening tariffs against countries that trade with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

If done properly, it's unlikely to cause you any harm, but Tina warns that "too much pressure can cause bruising or broken capillaries, so be gentle".

From BBC

The 22-year-old said the pressure of competing in Italy was "completely different" from performing in front of a home crowd as she did in Beijing four years ago.

From Barron's