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Shocked minerals are particularly important because their internal crystal structures have been altered by immense pressure.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Another area of low pressure is forecast to track to the north of Ireland over the coming weekend, bringing the potential for a further spell of wet and very windy weather right across the island.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The downward pressure on reservations comes as several countries, including the United States, China and Germany issued travel advisories for their citizens in France.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

“If I was going to try to put pressure on, I would have tried to call the president,” Becerra said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Owen and George moved as quickly as they could across the snow, Owen’s good arm draped over George’s shoulder to take the pressure off his injured leg.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Philip Morris International reported higher third-quarter revenue, but profit fell due to inflationary pressures and increased investments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Moon, who was first elected in the 2024 Labour landslide following a career in communications and marketing, said the business folded due to unforeseen external market pressures and "despite the best efforts of staff".

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The stock has eked out a 6.2% gain so far this year, as some investors still worry about deeper pressures on consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

The union says that many of the affected workers are lower-paid grades, and the new requirements will increase cost-of-living pressures, while disrupting the arrangements of disabled workers and carers.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Much later, Pascal drew upon Galileo’s work when studying pressures in liquids in order to understand how the air supports a column of mercury in a barometer.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The Greek government said it had "never" been threatened or pressured, and the foreign ministry said it was "unnecessary" to summon Guilfoyle on the issue.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The strong dollar pressured gold futures, which lost $25.20, or 0.60% to $4165.80 per troy ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

She said she felt pressured into agreeing to having her roof re-done and paid a total of £5,500, only for the original contractor to send his son instead, who left work in the eaves incomplete.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Despite being pressured nearly 70 times in four games, the seventh-year signal-caller remains supportive of his offensive line, especially the younger players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

She would never be able to console herself that she was pressured or bullied.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Ziaire Williams set the tone of the Lakers’ new defensive style, pressuring the ball the full length of the court and injecting energy into his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

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

At the same time, surging fuel prices—with diesel hitting all time highs—are also pressuring earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

“I feel like you're pressuring me. I told you I didn't want to go inside, and now you're making me feel bad about it,” I say.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman