coercion
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There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
"Coming from a financially unstable background I was a perfect target for coercion," she added, during the tearful testimony.
From BBC • May 13, 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
Second, federal authorities should develop investigative protocols for manipulation campaigns linked to market positions, particularly cases in which harassment or coercion appears tied to large open trades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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
Vocabulary lists containing coercion
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President Trump's Second State of the Union Address (2019)
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