pressure
Example Sentences
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Serving for the championship, she did not blink when Sabalenka closed to 30-30, blocking out the pressure impressively and producing two huge serves to clinch victory.
From BBC
At some point, the pressures nudging inflation lower will change direction.
The latest documents were disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was enacted after months of public and political pressure and requires the government to open its files on the late financier and Maxwell.
From Los Angeles Times
The Chens take turns passing the ball to each other and pressuring opponents.
From Los Angeles Times
Commander Fox explains that mines generally fall into two categories: contact mines, which detonate when struck, and influence mines, which explode when sensors detect changes in sound, pressure or magnetism.
From BBC
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