pressures 1 of 2

plural of pressure
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as in stresses
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time a business executive who works well under pressure

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pressures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pressure

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Noun
  • Turning Regulation Into Innovation Despite what common thinking would suggest, embracing constraints can actually help improve innovation and creativity.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Curiosity compels individuals to ask deeper questions and dig beneath the surface to find the root cause of a problem.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The Stop Campus Hazing Act compels colleges to report hazing incidents across student organizations and develop comprehensive programs to prevent it.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Most pandemics have been caused by different strains of the flu.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In seasons where the flu vaccine matches circulating strains, the flu shot has historically been shown to reduce the risk of going to the doctor by 40% to 60% in seasons, according to the CDC.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Pressures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressures. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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