under pressure

phrase

1

: tightly pressed into a container

The contents of the bottle are under pressure.

2

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

They both work well under pressure.

3

: 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

The results have his teammates marveling at his poise under pressure. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

With the election approaching, Netanyahu is under pressure to demonstrate a strong show of force against Palestinian attackers to bolster his image for Israelis concerned with security. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

The euro has remained under pressure, falling almost 5% against the dollar since the start of the year. — Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

These experiences taught me accountability, leadership, resource management, and how to make difficult decisions under pressure. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for under pressure

• acupressure
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• fresher
• thresher
• refresher