pressure

Example Sentences

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Since then, the US has ramped up pressure on Cuba by seizing a number of oil shipments bound for the island.

From BBC

That marked the second increase this year and investor bets have shifted toward another rate rise in May as officials battle to rein in price pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal

With high pressure extending across the UK, it is likely to stay dry for most of us for the rest of the week.

From BBC

Iranian authorities have in turn accused Australia of pressuring the players to stay.

From Barron's

“That makes us more confident that as inflation pressures continue to build that European central banks may be more proactive” with rates, Becker told Barron’s.

From Barron's