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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh (upon)
pressure
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The Trump administration has cut federal research grants for several universities, pressuring them to comply with his agenda.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025 -
The implication is that societal expectations may be pressuring people into arrangements that aren't actually serving their well-being.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Weigh (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28upon%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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