pressure
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During a large earthquake, sudden movement along the fault causes pressure inside the fluid-filled rock to drop rapidly.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
To prevent total loss, seeds were collected from the strongest surviving population and cultivated at Kew, establishing a secure seed stock for future restoration without further pressure on wild plants.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Researchers say blood pressure and blood sugar control improve for 24-48 hours after a workout that pushes you hard enough to become breathless for several minutes.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
But they came under particular pressure Friday thanks to a confluence of disparate developments worldwide, dragging down major indexes from Tokyo to New York, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.2% from Thursday’s all-time high.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Dimly, Jonathan was aware that his blood pressure was being taken, that his arms and legs were being checked by someone obviously trained in medical procedures.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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