pressure
noun
the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it.
are pressuring
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present progressiveof pressure.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Stronger margins protect airlines in tough times like the current moment, as jet-fuel spikes are pressuring the companies’ bottom lines, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Authorities are pressuring companies to abandon foreign structures and incorporate locally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Industry groups -- including the National Restaurant Association and Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America -- are pressuring Congress to change the law once again.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
These higher costs are pressuring margins for hardware makers.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
The same forces are pressuring Japanese government bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
