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Meanings of pressure in English
The force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
Portuguese
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Examples for "force"
Examples for "force"
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Consider its data breach law, which came into force 15 years ago.
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Braking-force support is another way of saying: not quite self-locking, but almost.
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The air force in Europe was hundreds of thousands strong back then.
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The government had planned legislation to force striking workers back to work.
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One state official said those two deals could force other companies' hands.
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Low energy prices squeeze investment in the oil industry, reducing future supplies.
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American Express' financing costs have be hurt by a global credit squeeze.
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Japan's consumer finance squeeze culminated this year in a state-engineered credit crunch.
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Japan's consumer finance squeeze culminated this year with a state-engineered credit crunch.
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Despite the supermarkets' assurances, food suppliers fear a future squeeze on margins.
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I must have the gentlemen to hale and draw with the mariners.
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Both of us are hale fellows; let us henceforth be travelling companions.
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Say but the word, and I shall hale him to your feet.
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On his ninetieth birthday the hale veteran sent my wife his photograph.
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The holy father was very old, but he was hale and active.
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The Constitution gives the General Government no power to coerce a State.
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He wanted to win the respect of the people, not coerce them.
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You must tell me if that subcontractor tries to coerce you again.
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They could not coerce him into showing the same favour to others.
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He says the army should not be used to coerce a state.
Usage of pressure in English
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High-pressure systems bring generally calm conditions and often result in clear skies.
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Bank equities remain under pressure, however, with particular tensions surrounding Italian banks.
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Stabilizing the Middle East, of course, would reduce the pressure on Europe.
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Armed groups have also targeted the oil industry to pressure the state.
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He said he came under political pressure over the use of water.
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The Ukrainian authorities say Russia is using trade to exert political pressure.
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Population growth outside parks puts pressure on species of animals and plants.
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Reports say there is concern pressure could be applied to the victims.
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The Greens said they proposed the amendment to increase pressure for change.
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Meanwhile, political pressure has built for the government to take strong action.
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We know a number will be coming under pressure in due course.
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An epidemic of infectious diseases brought great psychological pressure to the public.
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Results: Fresh markets are under economic pressure and are declining in number.
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As in recent times, all emerging market currencies have come under pressure.
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Companies are coming under increasing pressure from shareholders to address climate change.
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In reality, Tuesday's vote was about putting pressure on a weakened government.
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Pressure through the time
Pressure across language varieties
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Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
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