pressure

Example Sentences

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They instead act as a wall to bounce the ball off to nearby team-mates, who have lost their marker and can play forward under less pressure.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The precious metal “could come under pressure if oil prices rebound significantly,” Critical Metals’ Tony Sage says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Under pressure from Washington to ease repression, she has pushed through several major economic reforms, as well as an amnesty for political prisoners.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Our most significant accomplishment was restoring our health plan to a sustainable path after facing severe pressure from industry contraction and runaway healthcare cost inflation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The pressure left Jonathan’s chest and Moose’s head popped above the surface a few feet from Jonathan’s face.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret