pressure
noun
the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it.
has been pressuring
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present perfect progressiveof pressure (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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H&M has been pressuring its buying system to ensure it doesn’t hold too much stock and thereby avoid discounting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Treasury has been pressuring the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates and strengthen the yen, boosting the competitiveness of American exports.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
France, which is Europe’s biggest market for groceries by supermarket sales, has been pressuring manufacturers and retailers for more than a year to force prices down.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
Plus, Niumatalolo has been pressuring the higher-ups to give him a level playing field with service academy rivals Army and Air Force.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2022
Crippled by US economic sanctions, Iran has been pressuring the Iraqi government to settle unpaid energy bills.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2021
