high-pressure
Americanadjective
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having or involving a pressure above the normal.
high-pressure steam.
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vigorous; persistent; aggressive.
high-pressure salesmanship.
verb (used with object)
adjective
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having, using, involving, or designed to withstand a pressure above normal pressure
a high-pressure gas
a high-pressure cylinder
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informal (of selling) persuasive in an aggressive and persistent manner
Etymology
Origin of high-pressure
First recorded in 1815–25
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Thrill-seekers serve a broader role in society beyond Netflix specials, he says, because they go into high-pressure jobs such as emergency medicine.
It pulls from two other proposals and was developed after residents voiced concerns over a route that would drill near a high-pressure water main along Sepulveda Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times
Here are the three techniques from her high-pressure career which will help you stay calm and in control as a parent, she told the BBC's Parenting Download podcast,
From BBC
Along the way, he earned the nickname of “Iceman” for his ability to stay cool in high-pressure situations.
His form helps, as does his experience in high-pressure moments: decisive goals for Milan, key contributions for Real, strikes against elite opposition such as Atletico Madrid, when margins are thin and the stakes are highest.
From BBC
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