pressuring

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From 302-8 overnight, 119 ahead, England's hope of pressurising Australia rested with Bethell, unbeaten on 142 after his stunning debut century on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

In between, Bairstow softly patted Jadeja to short cover from the first ball after tea, meaning England lost their last proper weapon capable of pressurising the relentless India bowling.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2024

The stabilising U.S. dollar and climbing bond yields are also pressurising commodity markets, she added.

From Reuters • Apr. 24, 2023

The move sent bitcoin and other major coins lower, as well as pressurising crypto and blockchain-related stocks.

From Reuters • Sep. 24, 2021

The perkiness is grating – even the thermometer bears the slogan “Good morning!” – and can be pressurising, too.

From The Guardian • Jul. 21, 2018