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duress

[doo-res, dyoo-, door-is, dyoor-] / dʊˈrɛs, djʊ-, ˈdʊər ɪs, ˈdjʊər- /


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And when people return to their home countries -- whether voluntarily or under duress -- help is also drying up, said UNHCR.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Lawyers for Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi had asked for the contested statement to be ruled inadmissible, claiming it was false and made under duress.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

“Historically, during periods of duress, societies turn to material goods instead of cash.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

They rise when Americans feel secure enough financially, and soften when families are under duress.

From MarketWatch ● May 16, 2026

And, adding to that, Greenfield’s family was under duress: His dad, a graphic designer, and his mom, an art teacher and art therapist, were on the rocks.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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