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pressure
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pressure
noun
pressures
presión
Example sentences of
pressure
noun
•
Apply
pressure
to the wound to stop the bleeding.
•
the
pressure
of the compressed air inside the chamber
•
The animal's jaws can exert a
pressure
of more than 750 pounds per square inch.
•
The horse will respond to the slightest
pressure
of a rider's knee.
•
The fruit yields to gentle
pressure
when it's ripe.
More examples
•
the normal air
pressure
at sea level
•
He gave in to the social
pressures
to act and dress like everybody else.
•
She felt a constant
pressure
to earn more money.
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Synonyms of
pressure
noun
stress
,
strain
,
tension
group
noun
groups
grupo, agrupación, conjunto, compañía
Example sentences of
group
noun
•
It'll be easier if we go there as a
group
.
•
She presented the idea to the
group
.
•
We like to let these students work
in groups
whenever possible.
•
She belongs to an environmental
group
.
•
She joined a discussion
group
.
More examples
•
A select
group
of scientists has been invited to the conference.
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