under pressure

idiom

: tightly pressed into a container

The contents of the bottle are under pressure.

: in a state of stress or anxiety because of having too much to do

They both work well under pressure.

: being made to feel forced to do something (as by arguments, threats, etc.)

The mayor is under pressure to resign.

Examples of under pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Making good decisions under pressure is crucial, particularly in high-stakes situations where time is limited. —

Larae Quy, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 This year, executives have been under pressure to invest in emerging technologies. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024 After graduating with a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1960, under pressure from his family, Kristofferson joined the U.S. Army, starting out as a helicopter pilot before attending Ranger school. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2024 Under his administration, border agents separated children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border in a policy that was condemned globally as inhumane and one that Trump himself ended under pressure from his own party. —

CBS News, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under pressure

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