under stress

Example Sentences

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The latest round of exchanges adds pressure to a preliminary peace deal already under stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

These proteins are produced when cells are under stress, and they can help damaged proteins fold back into the correct shape.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Green complained a month later Ong's behaviour was "putting everyone under stress, and having an impact on their wellbeing", and Ong was suspended.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Such abrupt rebounds are often characteristic of markets under stress.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

There is a whole series of intestinal affections dependent on nerve influence that get worse and better under stress of emotion or relief from it.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)