pressures

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Captains often experience a downturn in output the longer they spend in the post, with the pressures of the job a distraction from their own game.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Analyst estimates have steadily moved lower over the past few months, reflecting continued concerns about consumer demand and competitive pressures in snacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The charity also highlighted concerns about the wider impact of the cost-of-living crisis, warning that demand is likely to continue rising as financial pressures grow.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Yields rose Friday because investors anticipated some combination of a Fed that raises rates, more persistent price pressures, or both.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In nature, such high temperatures and attendant high pressures are common only in the insides of the stars.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan