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pressure

Definition for pressure

noun as in physical force, weight

verb as in bother, urge

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It comes as ministers face rising pressure to abolish the cap, with both Labour deputy leadership candidates expressing opposition to the policy, along with voices from outside Parliament such as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

From BBC

Censoring Kimmel was a political activator for viewers in holdout markets who are flooding their local stations with complaints and pressuring their community advertisers.

From Salon

Israel has come under huge international pressure over its military action in Gaza, culminating in the UK, France, Canada, Australia and other countries recognising the State of Palestine this week.

From BBC

The pressure on Campbell increased and it was announced he would stand down as leader after just 19 months.

From BBC

Cyber criminals have been known to make calls to victim organisations to put pressure on them to pay ransoms.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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