pressured

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According to US site Axios, however, US President Donald Trump pressured Netanyahu to back down, calling him "crazy" in a phone call.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Monday’s private gauge followed an official gauge released Sunday that showed China’s manufacturing activity was unchanged in May, pressured by higher energy costs since the Middle East conflict began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Warsh’s first months as chair will test whether the Fed can maintain inflation credibility while avoiding unnecessary damage to an already pressured consumer economy.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Monroe was filming 20th Century Fox’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at the time and studio head Darryl Zanuck pressured her to deny that the photos were of her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Patria heard from Pefta up in Salcedo about Leandro being pressured to do some job for Trujillo.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez