Example Sentences

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The Trump administration has been pressuring the regime to free prisoners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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