coerce
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Mr. Fabian’s accurate reporting had cost a particular set of bettors their wagers, and they were trying to coerce him into rewriting reality so that the market would resolve their way.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"If he were to adopt an unfriendly stance -- demanding concessions from China or attempting to coerce us into doing things we are unwilling to do, we would strike back with force," Wen told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
It would be just as unethical for a therapist to use treatment to pressure someone into being LGBTQ+ as it is to use treatment to coerce someone out of being such an identity.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
It’s the exact opposite of what you truly want, but your husband has allowed his brother and sister-in-law to coerce and/or guilt-trip your husband into an unwelcome financial arrangement.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026
Part of me wants to take her by the shoulders and beg her for help, but I can't coerce her into doing this.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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