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The pressure dependence of all the Raman-active modes of the \u03b3-boron is reported. We also observe amusing changes within the B3g and B1g Raman-active vibrational modes, which result in the phenomenon of first merging and then separating the Raman peaks. In addition to the Raman measurements, the changes in crystal structure and force constants are calculated to reasonably explain the discrepancy between the two Raman modes in response to pressure. 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