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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh (upon)
pressure
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The United States has pressured countries to take a militarized approach against organized crime.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Agents were busting down doors without warrants, and federal prosecutors were being pressured to investigate Good’s partner’s participation in Twin Cities ICE-watch groups.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Weigh (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28upon%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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