blackmail

Example Sentences

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“That’s an extraordinary source of revenue — also a reminder that they essentially have a blackmail card up their sleeve,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“They are applying a blackmail tactic,” said Richard Moncrieff, a regional analyst with the International Crisis Group, a Brussels-based think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This is when “Heel” is at its most alluringly queasy, a dark commentary on all families as institutions inherently built on confinement and emotional blackmail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The man, who cannot be named, was arrested, but within hours Rose was charged with blackmail and later a further charge of perverting the course of public justice.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Opening the cereal box, Bridge heard Alex say, “You don’t know what blackmail is?”

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead