high-pres·sure
ˈhī-ˈpre-shər 
1
a
: having or involving a high or comparatively high pressure especially greatly exceeding that of the atmosphere
b
: having a high barometric pressure
2
a
: using or involving aggressive and insistent sales techniques
b
: imposing or involving severe strain or tension
high-pressure occupations
high-pressured; high-pressuring; high-pressures
: to sell or influence by high-pressure tactics
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Examples of high-pressure in a Sentence
Adjective
a high-pressure salesman who wouldn't take "no" for an answer
"for a limited time only" and other standbys of high-pressure advertising
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
For instance, a Gen Z employee requesting a mental health day during a high-pressure period may inadvertently cause frustration among colleagues who must take on additional work.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Diego Lasarte, Quartz, 21 Mar. 2023
After losing to Washington State in the Pac-12 title game, Close realized the importance of emphasizing fun during the most high-pressure games of the season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Her advice on risk-taking, strategic networking, and achieving balance makes this an essential read for those navigating high-pressure industries.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
For instance, a Gen Z employee requesting a mental health day during a high-pressure period may inadvertently cause frustration among colleagues who must take on additional work.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
Chinese companies have developed a technique called high-pressure acid leaching that makes low-quality nickel usable in lithium-ion batteries.
—Diego Lasarte, Quartz, 21 Mar. 2023
After losing to Washington State in the Pac-12 title game, Close realized the importance of emphasizing fun during the most high-pressure games of the season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
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“High-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-pressure. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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