duress
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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
My bosses thought daily contact with loved ones would help protect my soldiers from mental-health duress or disruptions in unit cohesion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 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 denied making the bomb that brought down the jumbo jet and claims the confession is false and was made under duress.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
His voice sounded hollow and far away, like he was asking the question under great duress on behalf of someone who didn’t want to know the answer.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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