coerce
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But the option, one of several the White House has been debating to coerce Tehran to reach a deal restricting its nuclear program, faces many obstacles, some of the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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
According to the FBI, terrorism is “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government or civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
So, the justice explained, “a government official cannot coerce a private party to punish or suppress disfavored speech on her behalf.”
From Slate • Sep. 18, 2025
She grappled briefly with Bloomberg, trying to coerce him into a docile lap-cat’s repose.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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