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The causes for societal trends are typically difficult to pinpoint given the myriad factors at play.—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Undereating Many people feel societal pressure to undereat or only eat certain types of foods.—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026 The downstream cultural and societal impacts of such pronouncements from the White House have been stark.—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 Try to let go of societal pressure.—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for societal