pressure
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But an EU lawmaker who has worked closely on tech sovereignty told reporters Tuesday Europe "should not bow down to pressure".
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
At that time, I had put so much pressure on this job.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
But under pressure in the series decider, Knight, who became England women's most-capped cricketer last month, was at her fluent best with 10 fours in a 42-ball knock.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“This pressure has been more pronounced on customers in rural communities as they work to minimize trip distance and make trade-offs in their search for everyday affordability and value,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The surface of the bulge continued to crack and break, distorting from pressure underneath.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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