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The papers also claimed that Seaver used his experience as a military contractor to intimidate employees.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

They used their control of Yemeni telecoms systems to listen in on their enemies’ calls and to sow confusion and intimidate their rivals into giving up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don’t represent the best of America,” he said.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Civil rights organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union accused the department of attempting to intimidate the public by arming agents with another use-of-force option.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

“You’re our new recruit, so they’re going to do everything they can to intimidate you. They want you to go into your first game feeling unsure about yourself.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Another federal law prohibits voter intimidation, with up to a yearlong prison sentence for anybody who intimidates, threatens, or coerces somebody else with the purpose of interfering with another person’s right to vote.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

Offering a lot to process—historically, technically and visually—“Sèvres Extraordinaire!” is that rare species of exhibition that impresses and intimidates in equal measure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025

Second, and crucially, it intimidates opponents into silence and quiescence.

From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2024

Baker: Please donate somebody that consistently intimidates opponents into not taking cheap shots at good Kraken players.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

He lives in New York and still intimidates the hell out of me.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

Jane Doe, surrounded by larger men, felt intimidated and unable to leave.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

Samantha Linderman’s middle school was three blocks away from the Los Angeles School of Comedy, but she was always too intimidated to step inside.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Luckily I went after I mainly finished writing the book because otherwise I would have been so intimidated by the physical manifestation of how much Christie means to people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Regan told investigators and The Times that he swore at Bartholow but denied that he physically intimidated her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

At Maria Auxiliadora, many church members, including its priest, have been intimidated by police officers for helping migrants.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Despite its intimidating size, Vasuki probably was not a particularly fast or agile hunter.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Law enforcement often coordinates with election officials to keep officials and voters safe without their presence intimidating voters, he said.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

He said officers had arrested three men, following reports of "intimidating and obstructive conduct" during canvassing in recent weekends, and "conflict between those canvassing and protesters".

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“The prospect of having to do all of that alone can be very intimidating for women” who are also dealing with trauma and rebuilding their lives, Messenger said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

It was an intimidating prospect—I would be talking to people who make decisions for the entire world.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana