lay/put stress on

phrase

: to give special importance or attention to : to emphasize

The teacher lay/put stress on the need for good study habits.

Examples of lay/put stress on in a Sentence

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All of these issues can put stress on the seedlings, increasing the likelihood of transplant shock when the seedlings are eventually moved outside, says Emily Scott, owner of Scott Farm in Maine. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026

Planting too late in the season can mean high temperatures put stress on the plant and will increase the need for frequent watering. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026

Shoveling snow can be physically taxing and intense—essentially like lifting a heavy object—which can put stress on the heart. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026

Keeping your doors closed may seem like a little thing, but small issues can gradually put stress on the system and can also start to add up on your energy bill. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026