pressure
noun
the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it.
pressuring
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present participleof pressure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There is little margin for error, given the structural forces already pressuring bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"Leaving today, I'm quite clear what I need to do in the next few weeks," he said following his official visit to Ukraine on Monday, during which he promised to continue pressuring Russia.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
A global bond-market rout is pressuring stocks on Tuesday, sending major U.S. indexes lower for a third consecutive session.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Ottawa has reportedly offered concessions such as pressuring provinces to put US alcohol and wine back on their shelves, Canadian media said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I’ll go in,” Mom says, without pressuring me or Dad to go with her.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
