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high-pressure

[hahy-presh-er] / ˈhaɪˈprɛʃ ər /






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Nathan adds: "You're trying to run a home, you're trying to maintain high-pressure jobs, as well as look after a four-year-old child that's just gone through an awful tragedy. It's impossible on a day-by-day basis."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen until high summer.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Sentinel in March agreed to sell Spectrum’s Marioff division, which provides high-pressure water mist fire suppression solutions, to fellow private-equity firm Inflexion for an undisclosed amount.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Authorized repayment programs don’t use high-pressure tactics, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

At last a high-pressure bubble brought sunshine to the icy Catskills.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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