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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“We will pressure whoever wins to do the right thing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Fares are expected to grow by less than 1% as higher fuel costs will pressure ticket prices upward through the year, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The risk adjustment changes present headwinds “that will pressure insurers, and it’s in a similar vein as Biden’s risk model revision,” he added.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
The rising cost of healthcare, including insurance premiums and drugs, will pressure older Americans, particularly more vulnerable populations.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
There will pressure on her to succeed in her own right from the very start.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024
