under stress

Example Sentences

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The IMF urges policymakers to monitor these and other vulnerabilities and be ready to act should the financial system come under stress.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

When mitochondria increase their oxygen consumption under stress, they can lower the amount of oxygen available inside chloroplasts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Today that warm financial embrace is suddenly under stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But under stress, this interconnectedness could rapidly transmit shocks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Neither of the girls could summon up the courage to answer, and, as they gave him their stiff hands, they seemed under stress of great embarrassment.

From Ann Boyd by Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel)