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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)
Synonyms
Examples for "press"
Examples for "press"
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Lucas said he would press for House debate as soon as possible.
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Members of the opposition, however, said it would further curtail press freedom.
3
Conning said it will issue a press statement regarding the deal later.
4
Go and direct traffic; let no press or public near the house.
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Since it went to press, however, cases have begun to rise again.
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However, Bernanke has not given up on pressing the case for action.
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This strange, long story was the answer to his most pressing question.
3
Climbing's setbacks are hardly the most pressing issue at the moment, however.
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There were pressing matters claiming Adam's attention, important cases involving major clients.
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At the moment, there is no answer to this very pressing problem.
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However, he was concerned about the insistence on the alcohol ban continuing.
2
Yet earlier this year, the industry quietly ditched its insistence on passporting.
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One part insistence on the right to armed protection of said status.
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The insistence that had been in the knock spoke in the voice.
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His stubborn insistence stirred concerns of a violent power struggle in Baghdad.
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I woke Claire up with a long kiss that grew in insistency.
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Hurstwood almost exclaimed out loud at the insistency of this thing.
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Her hands and eyes became magical, her talk light and constant without insistency.
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Bon stood rigidly behind him, barking with a steady, shrill insistency.
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I asked with some insistency, where this joke was to end.
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But the young man arrested the motion with a gesture of mock imperativeness.
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There is a terrible intensity and immediate imperativeness about this call.
3
The man's voice leaped to a higher pitch and was sharp with imperativeness.
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She felt to the full all the imperativeness of the motives which urged Will's conduct.
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Law comes saying 'Do this,' and our consciences respond to the imperativeness of the obligation.
Portuguese
chantagear 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.
3
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
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Common
South Africa
Common
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