threatened
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The state had also threatened legal action against seven other municipalities, including Artesia, La Habra Heights and Malibu, but were able to reach settlements before going to court, the attorney general’s office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Tan’s suit claims the department “sought to weaken, silence, and break apart the very partnership that threatened to expose its wrongdoing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Sky Sports reported that the 32-year-old had even threatened to withdraw from the tournament.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Non-aligned Independent councillor Johno Lee can be heard saying "he's threatened another councillor, absolutely not".
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Jefferson had reliable evidence that Talleyrand had threatened to leak news of his previous peace initiative, thereby requiring Adams to reciprocate.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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