intimidate
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"It is extremely concerning to see this kind of behaviour, which is a clear attempt to intimidate and punish Anthropic for refusing to remove ethical safeguards," Sir Sadiq wrote.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
We have introduced the Transnational Repression Policy Act, which would establish a clear U.S. strategy to hold accountable foreign governments and their agents who intimidate or harm people in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Klausner also ruled that some of the actions that Seitz’s attorneys argued were meant to intimidate him instead appeared to be “routine law enforcement interactions.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
"India seem to intimidate Pakistan on the cricket field .. they are so much better in all facets of the game & such a better mentality of coping with the huge occasion."
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
The hood had definitely been meant to intimidate her into submission during their walk.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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