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high-pressure
[ hahy-presh-er ]
adjective
- having or involving a pressure above the normal:
high-pressure steam.
- vigorous; persistent; aggressive:
high-pressure salesmanship.
verb (used with object)
- to employ aggressively forceful and unrelenting sales tactics on (a prospective customer):
high-pressured into buying a car.
high-pressure
adjective
- having, using, involving, or designed to withstand a pressure above normal pressure
a high-pressure cylinder
a high-pressure gas
- informal.(of selling) persuasive in an aggressive and persistent manner
Word History and Origins
Origin of high-pressure1
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Example Sentences
The Clippers have won 18 of their last 21 games, winning their last two high-pressure games to secure the fifth seed.
Critics say Ola's troubles emanate from typical culture issues that plague many start-ups - including CEO-driven decision-making, constant pivots and unrealistic, high-pressure deadlines.
North Property Group "categorically deny the allegations of high-pressure sales tactics", a spokesperson says.
The brief sizzle is fueled by a peaking high-pressure ridge, along with an offshore flow that is pulling hot air from the mountains to the coastal areas, Munroe said.
The members were brought together from all over Asia — South Korea, Japan and Thailand — to take part in the high-pressure audition process to form Babymonster and enter the K-pop scene.
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