pressuring

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Securing Xi’s help in pressuring Iran to accept peace terms was high on Trump’s agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

There are confirmed cases among those who already left the boat and questions swirling over possible exposures on flights, pressuring U.S. health officials to escalate their strategy to halt its spread.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Laura Travnitz, an Altadena resident who lost her home in the fire, recalled an Army Corps contractor pressuring her to remove more than a dozen fire-impacted trees on her lot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“The U.S. economy appears to be rotating into a ‘Run Hot’ regime, which favors investment over consumption, pressuring the consumer alongside an ongoing energy shock,” he added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

His party was pressuring him for the mayoral race.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee