put pressure on
Example Sentences
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“It’s a World Cup. I understand people find ways to put pressure on the players.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Julie said she wanted to speak up to help prevent other people falling victim to similar scams - and to put pressure on dating sites to take action.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
You are a team, but medical issues can put pressure on a marriage, as this couple discovered, so the earlier you have these conversations with your daughter and each other, the better.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
What is different this time is that long-term interest rates have reached levels that could put pressure on equity valuations.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“I think she’ll agree to this, but I don’t want to put pressure on her by giving her a deadline.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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