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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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"We want it to be full of energy and we just want everyone to come and have some fun because what we don't have this time round is the pressure," says Nash.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Once conscripted, the pressure to sign a fully-fledged army contract often starts within days.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“There’s a lot of pressure in that marketplace,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“I loved how she prioritized family and getting married young—just going against the pressure of society around us,” McGrath said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Air pressure suddenly rose: my ears popped like coming down fast in a plane,” remembered Dan.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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