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low-pressure

[loh-presh-er] / ˈloʊˈprɛʃ ər /




ADJECTIVE
laid-back
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Wander through your neighborhood’s international groceries or locally owned shops on a low-pressure afternoon when you’re not racing a shopping list or trying to get dinner on the table in 45 minutes.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Look at Wembanyama’s rookie teammate Dylan Harper, installed as a low-pressure fourth or even fifth option, now accelerating into one of the game’s most electric talents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The low-pressure system that brought scattered showers and cooler temperatures has moved into Mexico while a high-pressure system has been building up behind it, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Some research suggests climate change could be playing a role in disruptions to the polar vortex -- a vast region of cold, low-pressure air that normally circulates high above the Arctic.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

That alternative—a low-pressure mechanism—derives from von Guericke’s work with his air pump.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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