How to Use low-pressure in a Sentence

low-pressure

adjective
  • But that doesn’t mean this dry low-pressure system can be shrugged off.
    — Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This Week Keep it low-pressure and low-stakes.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The earplugs are made from a low-pressure, slow-release foam that is both soft and squishy.
    — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023
  • Rinse the screen using a low-pressure hose or clean water and a cloth.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
  • On the edges of the pattern, the low-pressure systems take over.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • The low-pressure system will also bring strong wind gusts.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Start with low-pressure spots like sponsor booths or beauty demos.
    — Kachelle Pratcher, Essence, 27 June 2025
  • Start with low-pressure spots like sponsor booths or beauty demos.
    — Essence, 13 May 2026
  • If possible, use a low-pressure sprayer with large droplet size.
    — oregonlive, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Build in low-pressure time — a morning at the hotel pool, a slow walk to nowhere.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The first contact is friendly and low-pressure.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Right now that low-pressure trough is centered over the Great Basin.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Rain can be moderate to heavy overnight as a low-pressure area passes close by.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The winds are worse when low-pressure systems move into the area, Reynolds said.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
  • Action can start with small, low-pressure steps that give you real-world feedback.
    — Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Use a low-pressure setting and a wide nozzle instead.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Use a low-pressure setting and a wide nozzle instead.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The northern tier will bear the brunt of the low-pressure system, with an arctic blast set to blow through.
    — Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This is kind of a low-pressure role to fill, probably hitting in the back of lineup.
    — Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The weather will start to change Sunday when a low-pressure system sinks south.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • These short interactions can be a low-pressure way to build self-esteem.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 30 July 2025
  • Stick to using low-pressure white nozzles with a wide-angle tip and keep a safe distance.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The moisture will then encounter a low-pressure system south of Boise.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2024
  • The storm occurred when two low-pressure centers emerged over Lake Huron.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2023
  • When washing wooden decks and fences, use low-pressure and a fan-tip nozzle for the best results.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
  • As the block shifts or breaks down, those nearby low-pressure systems can bring stormy weather to the region.
    — Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Enter low-pressure hobbies, ones that won’t pile more stress onto your already-full plate.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
  • To the south, near the equator and the sun’s azimuth, low-pressure zones create frequent storms.
    — Christophe Lavaysse, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Improv Jam nights are popular, too, with a low-pressure, come-one-come-all vibe.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024

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