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Definition of: high-pressure
(hī′presh′ər) adjective
1. Having or using a high steam pressure: said of steam engines.
2. Exerting vigorous tactics, pressing; urgent: high-pressure salesmanship.
—v.t. ·sured, ·sur·ing To persuade or influence by such methods.
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