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coercion

[koh-ur-shuhn] / koʊˈɜr ʃən /


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There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

"We express our grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including coercion through arbitrary export restrictions that may lead to supply chain disruptions, notably for critical minerals, and undermine economic security and resilience," the ministers said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Asked whether the FDA is considering possible downstream effects such as coercion and abuse alongside medical data in its safety review of mifepristone, press secretary Emily Hilliard dodged the question.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

China denied coercion, while praising the three African countries saying it had "high appreciation" for them.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In my own house, I attempted to use a different sort of coercion, but without success.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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