under stress
idiom
: dealing with something that causes worry or anxiety
I'm sorry for being grumpy. I've been under a lot of stress at work lately.
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Balance Specialization with Adaptability Ecosystems with too much specialization collapse under stress.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Serious cracks or bulges in the flooring indicate that the structure of the building is under stress.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Although the current situation is manageable, the report found, the water use for data centers is expected to grow – and environmentalists point out the watersheds of these states are already under stress.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
The fans remain unobtrusive and free from distracting noise or vibration, even when the system is under stress.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Serious cracks or bulges in the flooring indicate that the structure of the building is under stress.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Although the current situation is manageable, the report found, the water use for data centers is expected to grow – and environmentalists point out the watersheds of these states are already under stress.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
The fans remain unobtrusive and free from distracting noise or vibration, even when the system is under stress.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Under stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20stress. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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