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pressuring

ADJECTIVE
intimidating
Synonyms


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Norris had been pressuring Piastri for some laps before the Australian also began to close in on Leclerc, and Antonelli, struggling with oversteer in the early laps, picked up the pace.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

And there is no historical context, no millions of deaths, pressuring them to race forward.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Higher diesel prices were already pressuring prices for groceries — especially perishables that are trucked to stores, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

There is little margin for error, given the structural forces already pressuring bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

His party was pressuring him for the mayoral race.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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