under stress
idiom
: dealing with something that causes worry or anxiety
I'm sorry for being grumpy. I've been under a lot of stress at work lately.
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Academic success means little if a child crumbles under stress.
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Dr. Mona Amin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Free radicals, which are produced in greater quantity when the body is under stress or exposed to unhealthy food and chemicals, may contribute to cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and lung disease.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
But the rope then severed under stress.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
By developing crops that can thrive under stress and with fewer inputs, Avalo’s technology not only boosts productivity but also strengthens the resilience of agricultural systems facing climate volatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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Dr. Mona Amin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Free radicals, which are produced in greater quantity when the body is under stress or exposed to unhealthy food and chemicals, may contribute to cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and lung disease.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
But the rope then severed under stress.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
By developing crops that can thrive under stress and with fewer inputs, Avalo’s technology not only boosts productivity but also strengthens the resilience of agricultural systems facing climate volatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under stress
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“Under stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20stress. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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