Cryptic crossword clue
Lived under pressure of having occupied chair 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRESIDED

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The straight part
We know that "occupied chair" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case occupied chair = presided.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRESIDED mean?

PRESIDED verb
  1. To act as president or chairperson.
  2. To exercise authority or control, oversit.
  3. To be a featured solo performer.

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