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to put pressure on
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to apply force, influence, or persuasion in order to make someone do something or achieve a certain outcome
Example
The injured athlete walked gingerly, trying to avoid putting pressure on the sprained ankle.
The boss decided to impose a deadline, putting pressure on the team to complete the project quickly.
The defending team's vantage allowed them to control the flow of the game, putting pressure on their opponents.
In a bold move, the queen takes the opposing bishop, putting pressure on the opponent's position.
Her parents always put pressure on her to excel academically.
