low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
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Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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The lake effect snow will transition to widespread light to moderate snow late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as a low-pressure system approaches the area.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The fast-moving low-pressure system that ended the Big Apple’s long stretch of springlike weather will continue to bring gusty winds and colder temperatures to the area.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Support Low-Pressure Tech Experimentation To foster a culture of innovation, create opportunities for nontechnical employees to experiment with new technologies in low-pressure environments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
During that period, a low-pressure system and a cold front occurred in the region, which could have produced severe weather conditions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The fast-moving low-pressure system that ended the Big Apple’s long stretch of springlike weather will continue to bring gusty winds and colder temperatures to the area.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Support Low-Pressure Tech Experimentation To foster a culture of innovation, create opportunities for nontechnical employees to experiment with new technologies in low-pressure environments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
During that period, a low-pressure system and a cold front occurred in the region, which could have produced severe weather conditions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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