low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
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Boise could face more severe weather Friday afternoon, as a low-pressure system west of Idaho is expected to bring thunderstorms into the Treasure Valley.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
National Weather Service forecasters said the low-pressure system began a slow, multi-day journey from Texas to the Great Lakes on Monday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Rain odds probably rise into Thursday as the low-pressure area closes in on the region.
—Molly Robey, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Among the tweaks, Porsche swapped in a larger turbo, intercooler, higher flow injectors, and a low-pressure exhaust.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
However, with a cloudy forecast due to a low-pressure system developing out west, the eclipse may be difficult (if not impossible) to see from Milwaukee, said local National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Boxell.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
What could complicate that, though, is a low-pressure system developing in the Great Plains.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2024
Widespread showers moved into the central coast of the Bay Area early in the day, due to a low-pressure system coming from the Gulf of Alaska.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
This is kind of a low-pressure role to fill, probably hitting in the back of lineup.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
National Weather Service forecasters said the low-pressure system began a slow, multi-day journey from Texas to the Great Lakes on Monday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Rain odds probably rise into Thursday as the low-pressure area closes in on the region.
—Molly Robey, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Among the tweaks, Porsche swapped in a larger turbo, intercooler, higher flow injectors, and a low-pressure exhaust.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
However, with a cloudy forecast due to a low-pressure system developing out west, the eclipse may be difficult (if not impossible) to see from Milwaukee, said local National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Boxell.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
What could complicate that, though, is a low-pressure system developing in the Great Plains.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2024
Widespread showers moved into the central coast of the Bay Area early in the day, due to a low-pressure system coming from the Gulf of Alaska.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
This is kind of a low-pressure role to fill, probably hitting in the back of lineup.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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