pressures

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Captains often experience a downturn in output the longer they spend in the post, with the pressures of the job a distraction from their own game.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Analyst estimates have steadily moved lower over the past few months, reflecting continued concerns about consumer demand and competitive pressures in snacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Yields rose Friday because investors anticipated some combination of a Fed that raises rates, more persistent price pressures, or both.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Citizens Advice Guernsey says demand for its services is rising, with increasingly complex cases driven by housing shortages and cost of living pressures.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Meanwhile the selfgravity of the Sun will force a renewed contraction of its helium- rich core and a further increase in its interior temperatures and pressures.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan