pressured

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Some economists expect the U.S. unemployment rate to rise in coming months if the Iran war continues, since companies pressured by high energy prices might look to cut jobs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Children as young as five are at risk of being contacted by strangers and pressured into spending money on Roblox, campaigners have claimed in a complaint to US regulators.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The company has also been pressured by high beef costs and other inflationary input, with earnings falling to 12 cents per share from 20 cents a year ago.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

That vibe crystallized in the first quarter, when products were already pressured by tariffs, and consumer sentiment has taken a nose dive since then.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Many of Gey’s colleagues pressured him to publish research papers so he could get credit for his work, but he always said he was too busy.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot