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Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said Saturday, following reports that Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

President Roosevelt was pressuring him to run again for mayor, however.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

The French government was desperate to avoid the wall-to-wall coverage the trial promised and, through attorneys, was pressuring Mafart and Prieur to make a deal.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

The Trailblazers’ defense wasn’t allowing big plays and was pressuring quarterback TJ Lateef.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

His party was pressuring him for the mayoral race.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee