under pressure

Synonyms

pressed busy clutch harassed harried careworn beleaguered

Examples

A common modern design, it has easily implemented locking features that prevent the removal of the lid while under pressure. Source: Internet

Alexandra Huynh coughed up possession under pressure from Raso, who punished the Wanderers defender further with a first-time shot from 20 metres that doubled Brisbane's tally. Source: Internet

A merger was agreed between British Aerospace chairman Richard Evans and DASA CEO Jürgen Schrempp in December 1998. citation GEC was also under pressure to participate in defence industry consolidation. Source: Internet

Ainger, pp. 281–82, and Jacobs, pp. 274–75 As early as 1883, Sullivan had been under pressure from the musical establishment to write a grand opera. Source: Internet

A Dutch cavalry brigade under Averock was also called forward but soon came under pressure from Marsin's more numerous squadrons. Source: Internet

As China has expanded its military-security presence in the region, the Russian-Chinese relationship in Central Asia has come under pressure. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

under pressure

Close letter words and terms

under over under pain of under par under probation under protest under quarantine