pressure

Example Sentences

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She said her employer had been supportive but "societally" she felt pressure to go back to work.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

European defense companies don’t face that kind of pressure.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Then there’s the question of whether corporate profits can hold up under the pressure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Ethane is combined with high pressure steam at a temperature of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the molecule's chemical bonds and forming ethylene, hydrogen and other gases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“And not to put any pressure on you or anything, but you probably want to master this thing fast before Dr. Jerkface sells your cells to the military for cloning.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste