pressure
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Moments of censorship or political pressure rarely eliminate satire; while they may displace it, forcing it into new platforms, formats and voices, the critical perspectives of satire remain.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Note, pressure has been building as of late on the Fed to shift to a hiking stance, given rising inflation worries around oil prices.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Downward pressure on gold and silver prices comes as potentially higher interest rates loom amid the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
To take the pressure off, Ashleigh, 29, decided to keep the first ceremony relaxed, which led to the dressing gown wedding.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The sun’s gravity compresses its core into an area of enormous pressure and temperature.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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