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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

"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 seek to deter and stand ready to take actions, where necessary, against economic coercion," they added.

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

Their alternative—there was an alternative, of course, since Milo detested coercion and was a vocal champion of freedom of choice—was to starve.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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