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

Omega says Ospreay crumbles under pressure and will always be a step behind him before repeatedly slapping him across the face. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Stocks were also under pressure from weakness in tech and AI stocks. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

At fifty years old, Saldivar was used to performing under pressure. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

While rupee has remained under pressure this year and is not an AI play, Goldman said that recent measures by the Reserve Bank of India to attract foreign capital and relatively lower oil prices, should help support the currency. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for under pressure

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