is pressuring
- present progressive of pressure (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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While geopolitical tensions typically support safe-haven demand, the inflationary impact of higher energy costs is pressuring bullion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
That demand is pressuring semiconductor manufacturers to add capacity, meaning they are placing orders sooner than expected with semicap makers.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 3, 2026
AI’s growth is pressuring the electricity grid and pushing up power prices, which has been a boon to many companies, including utilities and utility suppliers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
An influential California legislator is pressuring the State Bar of California to ditch its new multiple-choice questions after a February bar exam debacle and revert to the traditional test format in July.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025
Her family is pressuring her to leave Vincent because they are so poor.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
