inflict

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The broadening out of Operation Epic Fury into a regional conflict is starting to inflict serious economic pain on the Asian economies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“It now seeks to inflict additional pressure on the regime by making the living conditions for civilians intolerable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"So Pyongyang is likely to conduct tests and issue rhetoric about nuclear command, control, and delivery systems to suggest it could inflict unacceptable harm if its naval forces come under attack."

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

And 'The Nuke' finished the semi-final in style, reeling in the 'Big Fish' checkout of 170 to inflict a first defeat of the night on a Welsh player.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

"Why would he inflict you on me? I wanted him to come himself."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin