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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Rising inflation has cemented expectations that the Bank of England will hike its benchmark interest rate next month, further pressuring Britons holding loans, including mortgages.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
While all the demand is typically a good sign, it’s pressuring the cost of business supplies.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ziaire Williams set the tone of the Lakers’ new defensive style, pressuring the ball the full length of the court and injecting energy into his teammates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Norris had been pressuring Piastri for some laps before the Australian also began to close in on Leclerc, and Antonelli, struggling with oversteer in the early laps, picked up the pace.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Soon everyone at the table was pressuring Claire to eat something.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
