pressure
Example Sentences
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“If the gilt market comes under significant pressure, the pound will weaken,” Societe Generale’s head of foreign-exchange strategy Kit Juckes said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Excessive laughter, he noted, can come from a feeling of superiority, nervousness in uncomfortable moments or peer pressure when others are laughing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
She added that the networking equipment maker has been engaging with vendors to strengthen supply agreements, but anticipates gross margin pressure ahead.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
RCS spokesperson Hillary Sengabo later said Karasira was suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and poor mental health, and that a post-mortem would be carried out.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Nurse Finnegan has a stethoscope and an electronic blood pressure thing in her hand, but she just sits down and places the back of her hand against my cheek, which feels very nurse-y and comforting.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing pressure
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