pressure
Example Sentences
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Mr Khan said many people who go for a curry do so to avoid the mess and pressure of Christmas Day.
From BBC
Wilson’s countersuit in Boone County, Mo., says he was among a small group of Bulldog stars pressured into signing the contract Dec. 21, 2024.
From Los Angeles Times
It comes at a time of growing pressure on Western powers to offer reparations for slavery and colonialism, and to return looted artefacts still kept in their museums.
From BBC
The Steelers have won three in a row and respond well to pressure.
From Los Angeles Times
This year's flu season started early, driven by a mutated strain of the virus, which prompted concern about the pressure that could be placed on hospitals.
From BBC
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