The higher interest rates rose, the more pressure the dollar would face.

He said the financial pressures facing his agency are excruciating.

One of the big pressures facing households is high inflation, which has left most people worse off in real terms.

Like many other countries throughout the world, the pressure facing healthcare funding and provision are enormous.

But such are the pressures facing public broadcasters these days, he said, that nothing can be ruled out.

As the 1950s came to a close the declining crowds and constant financial pressure facing the club were starting to take their toll.

It can ruin a round, and as the 71st hole of the tournament on Sunday, the pressure facing the leaders there is tremendous.

Fatigue, physical stress, and financial pressures face most Alaska fishermen through their careers.

"The eurozone crisis has added to the unprecedented pressures facing the global economy," he wrote.

The boards are "expected to be responsive to the financial pressures facing their parent institutions and/ or sponsors," the report said.