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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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Toll Brothers, a luxury homebuilder, has withstood selling pressure better than its peers.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Further evaluations over the Memorial Day weekend found the tank had a crack that had reduced pressure, eliminating the possibility of a catastrophic blast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It comes as the prime minister is under severe pressure, following a disastrous set of election results earlier this month and five ministerial resignations, with a leadership challenge widely expected.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Kpler expects runs to remain constrained into the third quarter as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure fuel production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Owen and George moved as quickly as they could across the snow, Owen’s good arm draped over George’s shoulder to take the pressure off his injured leg.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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