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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121. Reports have indicated that a growing number of medium-sized firms are under financial pressure.
122. Political pressure finally winkled him out and on to a plane bound for Berlin.
123. Pressure was brought to bear on us to finish the work on time.
124. The best way to treat such bleeding is to apply firm pressure.
125. The pressure towards uniformity constantly threatens to erode local traditions.
126. The council brought pressure to bear on the landlord to improve his property.
127. Under pressure from the public, many regional governments cleaned up their beaches.
128. Washington is expected to resist pressure to lift trade sanctions on Myanmar.
129. People with high blood pressure are especially vulnerable to diabetes.
130. Management is under pressure to set an example on pay restraint.
131. Water is forced through the pipes at high pressure .
132. Hospital staff are coming under pressure to work longer hours.
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133. Some resurrection of domestic price pressure was apparent in the early part of the year.
134. Douglas plays a frustrated American everyman who suddenly loses control under the pressure of daily life.
135. High blood pressure is a strong predictor of heart attacks.
136. Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.
137. He apologized for not coming to the party (sentencedict.com), pleading pressure of work.
138. I don't want to put pressure on you to make a decision, but we haven't much time left.
139. The nurse will take your blood pressure in a moment.
140. The government has had to bow to public pressure on the issue.
141. Her confession was ruled inadmissible as evidence because it was given under pressure from the police.
142. He was under pressure to resign and was about to be sidelined.
143. All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress.
144. It is unrealistic to put undue pressure on ourselves by saying we are the best.
145. The sick man complained of a feeling of pressure on his chest.
146. They took my pulse, took my blood pressure, and X-rayed my jaw.
147. Many insurance companies are under pressure to increase premiums to stay solvent.
148. They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security.
149. His companions brought pressure to bear on him, urging him to stop wasting money.
150. They stood four-square behind their chief, and they would not accept pressure on him to resign.
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