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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181. Most scientists who can present evidence of an environmental threat can reasonably assume that a pressure group will take up the issue.
182. They put pressure on the Government to change its intransigent stance.
183. There's such pressure to be happy in Hawaii, if you're unhappy you're on a guilt trip.
184. Some shops are bowing to consumer pressure and stocking organically grown vegetables.
185. Opposition forces are keeping up the pressure against the government.
186. The gift of life is a treasure. Some fill it with pressure. Some with pleasure! RVM 
187. Resentment and anger are bad for your blood pressure and your digestion. Desmond Tutu
188. If we can prove an afterlife, then we have less pressure to make our physical life last forever. Chuck Palahniuk
189. People who are under pressure, or have low self- esteem and confidence, are more likely to tell lies. People who are addicted to gambling, alcohol, and drugs are potential liars. Dr T.P.Chia
190. Mr. Burton exerted a lot of pressure on her.
191. Do not remove collar bushing with valve under pressure.
192. Design should recognize that burner flame length shortens and intensity of radiation increases as pressure increases.sentencedict.com
193. The pressure over the sample can then be increased via a gas burette.
194. Diaz's constant pressure and high punch output won't allow for much time or breathing space.
195. Comb - like breakwater and rubble mound breakwater with pressure - relieving inverted - L breast wall are innovations of breakwater structures.
196. Test tell us that cell pressure can enhance Gypsum Breccia's anti - damage strength.
197. Firemen should wear proper protective equipment and positive pressure self - contained breathing apparatus.
198. A key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit.
199. Metal production and business cycle, such as car manufacturers also face selling pressure plate.
200. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country will not buckle under international pressure.
201. This paper describes the development of high - pressure steel butt welding bends with straight ends.
202. He refused to buckle under pressure, finally he made it.
203. By 1973 Brandt was clearly under pressure politically and at war within himself.
204. At yesterday's press conference, Kwok - kwan said the pressure super star Bruce Lee.
205. My tires In the water pressure, brake failure led to a deadlock.
206. It was successfully applied butt welding of circumferential of pressure vessel using pulse MAG welding.
207. Conclusion: Traditional acupoints are characteristic of high oxygen partial pressure and calcium ion concentration.
208. The Bush administration is under increasing pressure, particularly from Congress.
209. United Airlines is under new pressure to agree to a buyout proposal.
210. For continuous pressure application, specify Watts No.800 Series pressure type vacuum breakers.
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