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

Through regular exercises and strategic updates, districts and institutions can pinpoint and remedy potential gaps in their protocols before a real cyber emergency forces them to make high-stakes decisions under pressure. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Everything-to-grid systems could help absorb surplus electricity when renewable generation is high and reduce demand when the grid is under pressure. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

To be fair, department stores have been under pressure for years. — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

Ellison and Kreiz will also be under pressure to deliver a clear roadmap for generating bigger profits from its streaming pillars, HBO Max and Paramount+. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for under pressure

• acupressure
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