Example Sentences

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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

The increase is stressing a system that was already under intense strain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024

"Climate change is stressing these forests even as they are considered for their potential role in slowing rates of climate change," said Prichard.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

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

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish