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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh (upon)
pressure
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The messages seemed to show Felix Wanjala, who was the hospital’s CEO during Abraaj’s ownership, apparently pressuring doctors to meet daily admissions targets and extend peoples’ hospital stays.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026 -
However, both are pressured by similar forces, including population aging and rising costs.—
Martha Shedden,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Weigh (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28upon%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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