lay/put stress on
idiom
: to give special importance or attention to : to emphasize
The teacher lay/put stress on the need for good study habits.
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The length of the marathon alone can put stress on various organs, including the heart and lungs.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Accessories like buckles, ties, drawstrings, and clips can keep your cover securely attached to the furniture during storms, but high winds or heavy snow can put stress on the seams.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Thinning strands tend to be extra delicate; go easy on heat styling and always use a heat protectant, stick to gentle products, avoid sun damage by wearing a hat and skipping sun exposure at peak hours, and don’t wear hair pulled back too tightly frequently, which can put stress on the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Try not to use the extremes of your vocal range, like screaming, whispering, or trying to talk in noisy environments, which can put stress on your voice.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Accessories like buckles, ties, drawstrings, and clips can keep your cover securely attached to the furniture during storms, but high winds or heavy snow can put stress on the seams.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Thinning strands tend to be extra delicate; go easy on heat styling and always use a heat protectant, stick to gentle products, avoid sun damage by wearing a hat and skipping sun exposure at peak hours, and don’t wear hair pulled back too tightly frequently, which can put stress on the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Try not to use the extremes of your vocal range, like screaming, whispering, or trying to talk in noisy environments, which can put stress on your voice.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Lay/put stress on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%2Fput%20stress%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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