- present participle of pressure.
pressuring
Example Sentences
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Yet many others have been locked out of prosperity, and entrenched inflation is pressuring even those with six-figure salaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 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
Plus: The U.S. is pressuring Mexico to box out China’s AI hardware exports, and a Maduro ally will forfeit $195 million in a money-laundering plea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Leaving today, I'm quite clear what I need to do in the next few weeks," he said following his official visit to Ukraine on Monday, during which he promised to continue pressuring Russia.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 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
