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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The missile-centric strategies of Hezbollah and Iran have put stress on Israeli-American defenses. —

David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024 The proper alignment will help prevent pain and soreness. Maintain Your Posture Common everyday activities like sitting at a desk for long hours, slumping over a laptop on your couch, or scrolling your phone can put stress on your spine. —

Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024 Ways to conserve energy Cranking up the air conditioning can put stress on Michigan's electric grid and your own air conditioning unit. —

Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024 Valuation losses may not have been fully priced, the watchdog said in its financial stability review, which could put stress on the funds’ cash buffers if redemption requests were to surge. —

Loukia Gyftopoulou, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lay/put stress on

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