under pressure
idiom
1
: tightly pressed into a container
The contents of the bottle are under pressure.
2
: in a state of stress or anxiety because of having too much to do
They both work well under pressure.
3
: being made to feel forced to do something (as by arguments, threats, etc.)
The mayor is under pressure to resign.
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Additionally, regulatory bodies are under pressure to ensure that insurance remains accessible.
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Monica Sanders, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Many large banks voluntarily reduced or eliminated overdraft fees in 2021 and 2022, under pressure from lawmakers and regulators.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Todhunter denied being influenced but resigned under pressure.
—Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite these sets of production trims and ongoing conflict threatening the hydrocarbon-rich Middle Eastern region, global oil prices have remained subdued for the better part of this year, under pressure from a tepid demand outlook.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Monica Sanders, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Many large banks voluntarily reduced or eliminated overdraft fees in 2021 and 2022, under pressure from lawmakers and regulators.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Todhunter denied being influenced but resigned under pressure.
—Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite these sets of production trims and ongoing conflict threatening the hydrocarbon-rich Middle Eastern region, global oil prices have remained subdued for the better part of this year, under pressure from a tepid demand outlook.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Under pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20pressure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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