The 2012 Olympics are here, and the excitement is on, and so is the pressure. Some athletes say they don't feel the pressure; they're just having fun. But not all athletes react the same on the big stage. Here's a headline about the U.S.A.'s female gymnasts:
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Olympics 2012: U.S. women hold up under the pressure and win team gymnastics gold for first time since ‘96 in Atlanta
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Here we see this phrase again:
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In this article, notice the word "adversity".
If you were being interviewed for a job, how would you answer the following question:
This expression, of course, applies not only to holding up mentally and psychologically. See the following website:
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Bridge Construction Set
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If you have difficulty holding up under pressure, read this piece of advice:
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5 Tips for Holding Up Under Pressure
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How do you rate holding up under pressure? Do you have any special tricks or strategies for holding up under pressure?
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