pressured

Example Sentences

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Some economists expect the U.S. unemployment rate to rise in coming months if the Iran war continues, since companies pressured by high energy prices might look to cut jobs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"People with mental health problems must not feel pressured to work when they don't feel able, or to return to workplaces that are not supporting their mental health."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

That vibe crystallized in the first quarter, when products were already pressured by tariffs, and consumer sentiment has taken a nose dive since then.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Consumer discretionary profit margins are pressured by rising oil prices and costs, with April producer prices up 2 percentage points more than consumer prices.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The harder I'm pressured to use a computer, the harder I resist.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris