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intimidation

[in-tim-i-day-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɪm ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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Despite the intimidation, Giuffra said his client wants her lawsuit to transform how Cornell and other US universities deal with sexual assault.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Combined with the "stationary" monitors already in place, 20 to 30 volunteers at each threatened polling station acted as a strong deterrent, he believes, and prevented intimidation or fraud.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

On Thursday, Becerra held a news conference in downtown Los Angeles with Latino leaders and famed Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez urging voters to turn out despite alleged intimidation efforts by the Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Parents want their children to express their Jewish identity openly and receive a quality education without fear of harassment, intimidation or violence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

A spring had been tapped, far beyond the reach of authority or even physical intimidation.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

She believes Combs cut them from the band because neither would give in to his intimidations on and off camera.

From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2025

“Your intimidations and subversive actions have only swelled the ranks of Africans concerned with preserving their dignity.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2022

“Hate-filled threats and intimidations have no place in our society,” Rachael S. Rollins, the U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts, said in the statement.

From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2022

“In the face of threats, intimidations, we say to Governor Alfaro that he is not alone, that we are with him in facing the challenge of crime,” López Obrador said.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2020

But no intimidations could move the old man; he was resolved to stay and oversee matters personally; perhaps he suspected Coronado's plan of marrying Clara.

From Overland by J. W. (John William) De Forest


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