pressuring

Example Sentences

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In a bid to curb capital outflows that are also pressuring the Indian currency, Modi urged citizens to reduce their consumption of petrol and fuel, encouraging them to work from home and reduce overseas vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Spirit had been a disruptor in the U.S. airline market, appealing to a cost-conscious consumer base and pressuring traditional airlines to reconsider their pricing strategies.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

They followed suit, pressuring Disney into briefly suspending the show.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The sergeant spent hours pressuring Lodes, then 47, to accept early retirement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“After the way Rachel was pressuring me, I didn’t think I would ever tell anyone ever again. But when your post went up, I should have told you. Maybe I could have helped. Deleted it.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows