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stresses
  • present tense form of stress (3rd person singular).

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The company stresses that its AI features use on-device processing and private cloud computing, adding that users’ AI data is not stored or accessible to either Apple or third parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Oftentimes, instead of motivating them to fix their money problems, financial stresses are likely to prevent individuals from preparing better for their futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"My shows have never been about politics. They're about giving people a place to come together, have a great time and forget about life's stresses for a few hours," he said.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Despite these developments, the international legal position still stresses the need for a mutually-agreed political solution under UN supervision.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But they did not count on the grueling traffic, on how far away everything seems, on how much is asked of volunteers to sustain the community, or on the stresses of a breadwinner’s travels.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times