stress
noun
importance attached to a thing.
has stressed
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present perfectof stress (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Vatican has stressed that the Pope, who is generally thought to be fit, had no symptoms of infection or illness.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
He has stressed that he wants officials to hold off from telegraphing their plans ahead of Fed meetings, allowing a open debate among officials at their two-day meetings.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Warsh has stressed his institution's "resolute commitment" to bringing inflation back to target, but has also hinted at changing the measures that the Fed uses to gauge prices.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Bonta, in several interviews, has stressed the deal is about competition and antitrust law — not politics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
But Mami has stressed that we are guests on our best behavior.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
