pressure
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The OpenAI study scanned more than 900 occupations covering 99.7% of U.S. employment, identifying which jobs will see the most pressure first, which could face reorganization and which could see more demand.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The alumina industry’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, through which maritime traffic was mostly blocked during much of the first quarter, put pressure on alumina prices and demand, Chief Executive Bill Oplinger said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Steven Maviglio, a Sacramento-based Democratic consultant, said there was pressure to find the “perfect candidate” for the state’s most powerful office.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Vaibhav Gupta, who runs a plastic utensils factory in Delhi which employs about 50 workers, said he understood the pressure workers are under as living costs rise.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“Not the best, not the worst. There’s less pressure, sort of, knowing this summer can be the end if I want. A few people apologized about pushing me and Collin together.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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