low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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To the south, near the equator and the sun’s azimuth, low-pressure zones create frequent storms.
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Christophe Lavaysse, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2025
The weather service said that because the Kansas City area will be on the cool side of a low-pressure system, strong to severe weather is not expected.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
At the same time, winds increase Saturday and Sunday ahead of an approaching low-pressure system.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
While a low-pressure system expected over the weekend may reduce ozone formation, the system is also forecast to bring stronger winds that could increase airborne dust levels.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Christophe Lavaysse, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2025
The weather service said that because the Kansas City area will be on the cool side of a low-pressure system, strong to severe weather is not expected.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
At the same time, winds increase Saturday and Sunday ahead of an approaching low-pressure system.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
While a low-pressure system expected over the weekend may reduce ozone formation, the system is also forecast to bring stronger winds that could increase airborne dust levels.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-pressure
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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