Example sentences of "deal of pressure on " in BNC.

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1 Early in the year , flooding of the road at the northern end of the village had been a grave problem , but after a great deal of pressure on the authorities , the matter had been successfully resolved .
2 This is a problem which seems to affect a considerable number of men in their forties and fifties , at a time when there may be a good deal of pressure on them at work and at home .
3 After a good deal of pressure on the authorities concerned , the reception centre ( 'C' Block ) was closed on 7th November 1949 . ’
4 As there is a great deal of pressure on our subsequent debate , I shall allow questions on the statement to continue for half an hour , until 4.20 pm , but we must then move on .
5 'Cos there must be a great deal of pressure on the scientific erm er , problem was there and try and find
6 While admitting it was not one of their better performances , Wyllie stressed there was a great deal of pressure on the Colleges younger players .
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