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“We’re both familiar with what can happen and what has happened, when the state coerces people and restricts fundamental human rights, on a very personal level,” Howald said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

On top of that, Amazon coerces those third party sellers into signing up for Amazon’s own fulfillment and advertising services — leading to increased costs that then get passed on to customers, the FTC argues.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Lawsuits also say the program unconstitutionally coerces drugmakers into selling their products at inadequate prices.

From Scientific American • Aug. 30, 2023

Just do not be surprised when your sister-in-law ignores any handwritten invitations and coerces you into sending text reminders anyway.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023

She slips away, and I grit my teeth as Grandfather coerces me into a stilted discussion with the governor.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir



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