pressured
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She resigned as health director in June 2020 after the Legislature pressured her to open county fairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
She described the offence as "a short-term, pressured decision by an elderly man living in difficult circumstances".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Aldebert noted that since customers will be paying Walmart for a year-long membership, they might feel pressured to get more out of it by shopping at the chain more often.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
The Greek government said it had "never" been threatened or pressured, and the foreign ministry said it was "unnecessary" to summon Guilfoyle on the issue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Now Mom felt pressured to turn the corner herself, if only to keep up with Grandma.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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