Synonym: burden, domination, effect, force, influence, load, power, weight. Similar words: assure, dress up, duress, press, suppress, impress, express, compress. Meaning: ['preʃə(r)] 
n. 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) 2. a force that compels 3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure 4. the state of demanding notice or attention 5. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin 6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress. v. 1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city" 2. exert pressure on someone through threats.
n. 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) 2. a force that compels 3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure 4. the state of demanding notice or attention 5. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin 6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress. v. 1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city" 2. exert pressure on someone through threats. 
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91. The government is under pressure to relax censorship regulations.
92. He was charming, cheerful, and graceful under pressure.
93. I have schooled myself to remain calm under pressure.
94. There is tremendous peer pressure to wear fashionable clothes.
95. Analysts expect the pound to come under pressure .
96. The beer comes out of the barrel under pressure.
97. Courage is grace under pressure. Ernest Hemingway 
98. He has so far resisted pressure to resign.
99. Steam pressure exploded the boiler.
100. The barometer marked a continuing fall in atmospheric pressure.
101. Its government is under pressure from the European Commission.
102. The job placed almost intolerable pressure on her.
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103. By half-time, the team was wilting under the pressure.
104. Children often take up smoking because of peer pressure.
105. Her health broke down under the pressure of work.
106. His health collapsed under the pressure of work.
107. He's beginning to buckle under the pressure of work.
108. I keep a careful check on my blood pressure.
109. Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level.
110. He's putting pressure on me to change my mind.
111. We must bring pressure in him.
112. Pressure built yesterday for postponement of the ceremony.
113. The pressure now was relentless.
114. His blood pressure had dropped severely.
115. The birth of twins put pressure on them to find a bigger flat.
116. The pressure group is pushing for a ban on GM foods.
117. The window in the cockpit had blown in and the pressure dropped dramatically.
118. His father exerted a lot of pressure on him to succeed.
119. They are putting pressure on the government to equalize state pension ages between men and women.
120. The right thing would be to apply direct pressure to the wound.
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