stress
noun
importance attached to a thing.
have stressed
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present perfectof stress.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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Canadian and European officials have stressed that the newly coined term for their relationship won’t amount to full membership of the trading bloc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
People compare microseries to soap operas, but you both have stressed that you want to explore different genres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The club have stressed the importance of taking time to make the right decision when it comes to either expanding St James' Park or building a new stadium, which will be key to boosting revenue.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Tuchel is also understood to have stressed how proud he was of their efforts in North America as the Three Lions reached only a fourth World Cup semi-final in their history.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
It is a commonplace of history that religions have stressed ritual observances more than vital phases of conduct.
From The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance by Roy Wood Sellars
