pressure
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The then Conservative government had a big majority and had opposed the bill, but in the face of public pressure, relented.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
High pressure leads to dry and mostly sunny weather at this time of year.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
UBS says the Monte Carlo industry conference in September is likely to pressure consensus forecasts, with higher risk-adjusted price declines than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Moskow noted that the pressure on Hidden Valley Ranch sales comes after the brand had benefited from heightened consumer interest during the World Cup earlier this summer, when international fans became enamored with ranch flavoring.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
With him also came a new gadget for taking blood pressure.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Analysts said there were few signs of pay growth generating inflationary pressures, which meant it was unlikely that the Bank of England would increase interest rates in its September meeting.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Canadians did see further cooling of pressures at grocery stores, with food prices rising by 3.1% following June’s 3.9% advance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Monday’s court filing highlights Ellison’s frustrations and the financial pressures that deal delays will bring the media company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Wholesale prices were flat in July and inflation pressures in the guts of the economy eased, adding to recent evidence of a slowdown in the rising cost of living.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
He got to football practice, where the demands and pressures were ceaseless the second he stepped on the field.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
The lawsuit says the Federal Communication Commission - the government's media regulator - is being pressured to renew broadcast licences years early.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The group is calling for more funding for palliative care so "no one feels pressured to end their lives simply because they are not receiving the medical help they deserve".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Last week, he again pressured Pirro on Truth Social to “re-visit her hastily made decision.”
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ariel Atkins cut the deficit to 90-87 after banking in a three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining, but the Mercury made their free throws and pressured the Sparks’ offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The harder I'm pressured to use a computer, the harder I resist.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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
Steven Cook, a senior fellow for Middle East issues at the Council on Foreign Relations, said Iran was pressuring Oman into the joint plan so it has the patina of a legitimate cross-strait project.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Former lightweight champion Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 having won all 29 of his fights, with a relentless pressuring style which overwhelmed his opponents.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The AI-debt supply has been pressuring Treasury yields higher too.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
My guts are all twisted up over Kristina and her stupid lie, and Dee and her pressuring me, and Mom and our lack of meaningful conversations.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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