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is stressing

  • present progressive of stress (3rd person singular).

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The SpaceX debut is stressing the entire capital markets system.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

A conflict in the Persian Gulf is stressing the financial relationship between the U.S. and wealthy Gulf countries, which had pledged trillions in U.S. investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

McInnes is stressing his side need to get better if they are to remain in the title hunt.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2025

The bottom of the order is stressing pitchers, as well, thanks to a recent resurgence from role players like Gavin Lux and Andy Pages, who both had two hits Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2024

And Lily’s the one who is stressing over all her college applications, not me.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish