Sentence examples for stepped up pressure from inspiring English sources

Passenger groups and unions stepped up pressure over train fares by staging a day of action across the country.

Fresh off a hard-fought victory on health care legislation, the Obama administration stepped up pressure on Congress on Monday to complete the regulatory overhaul.

President Obama on Saturday stepped up pressure for financial reform by accusing Republicans of "cynical and deceptive" attacks on the measure.

The Marikana Support campaign, Right2Know campaign and the SA History Archive have also stepped up pressure for the immediate release of judge Ian Farlam's report.

That fall, the Greek government stepped up pressure on the Getty to return four objects, three of which had been acquired by True.

The United States and Germany stepped up pressure on President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan on Monday to carry out major reforms and crack down on corruption.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The United Nations on Thursday stepped up pressure on Pakistan over the fate of hundreds of people who have disappeared into the illegal custody of the country's powerful intelligence and law enforcement agencies over the last decade.

After cautiously welcoming the deal struck on Thursday, the White House has now stepped up pressure on Russia to use its influence over separatists occupying the buildings in nine cities and towns in eastern Ukraine.

Meanwhile, back in Chicago, the Emanuel administration stepped up pressure on Occupy Chicago.

The bill's chief backers stepped up pressure on members to garner their support ahead of the vote.

Only recently have the United States and the United Nations stepped up pressure and called for a brokered agreement.