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

With traditional distribution avenues under pressure, festivals are becoming an increasingly important way for films to reach audiences. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

By midnight, the Anglo-French assault had stopped; not because their soldiers wilted, but because the governments commanding them had been forced to capitulate under pressure from Washington. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Their experiences showed him how quickly medical bills, lost income and uncertainty about recovery can place families under pressure. — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

The evidence and track record required to act with conviction, especially under pressure, simply weren’t there. — Sonya Thadhani Mughal, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for under pressure

• acupressure
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• thresher
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