lay/put stress on
idiom
: to give special importance or attention to : to emphasize
The teacher lay/put stress on the need for good study habits.
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Even easy miles put stress on your body, so any changes in training should be gradual and titrated according to your ability to recover between workouts.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 18 Aug. 2025
The uncharted territory of the case, let alone its close-to-home stakes, put stress on Raymond’s mental state and heart — something his subconscious reminds him in this dream sequence.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Hot, dry spells can put stress on vegetable plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
The length of the marathon alone can put stress on various organs, including the heart and lungs.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 June 2025
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 18 Aug. 2025
The uncharted territory of the case, let alone its close-to-home stakes, put stress on Raymond’s mental state and heart — something his subconscious reminds him in this dream sequence.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Hot, dry spells can put stress on vegetable plants.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
The length of the marathon alone can put stress on various organs, including the heart and lungs.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 June 2025
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“Lay/put stress on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%2Fput%20stress%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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