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pressuring

ADJECTIVE
intimidating
Synonyms


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Investors are defying the Treasury Department’s attempts to curb borrowing costs, sending yields higher and pressuring data-center hyperscalers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

A global bond-market rout is pressuring stocks on Tuesday, sending major U.S. indexes lower for a third consecutive session.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Ottawa has reportedly offered concessions such as pressuring provinces to put US alcohol and wine back on their shelves, Canadian media said.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Several Wall Street analysts have said a merger could be announced by the end of 2027, which may be pressuring Tesla shares.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

“And ain’t no uncle pressuring you to go.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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