pressure
noun
the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it.
will pressure
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future tenseof pressure.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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On Monday, a group of 137 current players, 28 legends and 20 national federations signed a letter which they hope will pressure the ATP into rethinking the proposals.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
“We will pressure whoever wins to do the right thing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Memory inflation will pressure margins, but this is well-known, and iPhone revenue upside sets up for a better than feared June quarter guide,” Woodring wrote.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
Still, he said, rebuilding munition inventories amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East will pressure demand for certain minerals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
The rising cost of healthcare, including insurance premiums and drugs, will pressure older Americans, particularly more vulnerable populations.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
