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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

The lawsuit alleges that Macciello modified the loan agreement under duress and agreed to give Shvartsman and his company a greater share of the film’s potential proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Al-Marimi has claimed the confession is false and was made under duress, but judge Friedrich ruled it can be admitted as evidence at the trial.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● May 16, 2026

What if I can’t break the glass unless I’m under duress?

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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