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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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That requirement was intended to shield the bank from political pressure and help ensure it sets policy to serve long-term economic goals, rather than short-term interests.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

AI can automate content creation and media planning in seconds, leading brands to pressure agencies to cut prices for work they know can now be generated faster and cheaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The possibility of Charter Communications being a SpaceX mobile phone partner wasn’t the only reason telecommunication stocks came under pressure Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The anticipated jump in cooling costs is exacerbating the financial pressure many are already feeling as inflation sits at a three-year high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 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




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