low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
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Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Meanwhile, a low-pressure system crossing the Great Lakes on Monday will bring mixed wintry precipitation, including light snow in parts of the Northeast.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Simple puzzles featuring familiar scenes, like nature or family photos, offer a gentle cognitive challenge while encouraging mental engagement and problem-solving in a low-pressure way.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 Dec. 2024
Begin with safe, low-pressure situations Starting slow and in specific situations is a smart way to begin practicing benign neglect.
—Emily Shiffer, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
The lake effect snow will transition to widespread light to moderate snow late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as a low-pressure system approaches the area.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Simple puzzles featuring familiar scenes, like nature or family photos, offer a gentle cognitive challenge while encouraging mental engagement and problem-solving in a low-pressure way.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 Dec. 2024
Begin with safe, low-pressure situations Starting slow and in specific situations is a smart way to begin practicing benign neglect.
—Emily Shiffer, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
The lake effect snow will transition to widespread light to moderate snow late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as a low-pressure system approaches the area.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for low-pressure
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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