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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /




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“So it was an enormous amount of pressure, and also respect, where I was coming from.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Their places are now under immense pressure from Capsey, who hit nine fours and three sixes and put on 137 in a superb partnership with Knight.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Some of the selling pressure may have come from FedEx shareholders who didn’t want to own the smaller standalone LTL business.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Index providers face pressure to adapt as today’s venture-backed giants are staying private far longer than before, accumulating enormous valuations before ever reaching public markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He slung the shotgun strap over his shoulder and let Owen lean on him to take pressure off his injured foot.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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