extortion

Example Sentences

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The case has unfolded alongside a parallel legal offensive from Baldoni, who filed a sweeping $400-million countersuit accusing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, the New York Times and others of defamation and extortion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Among other acts of extortion, this was an important weapon that he was using to enforce the blockade against Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Extreme ideas are shaping a campaign which features a record 35 candidates, as Peru confronts soaring extortion and a homicide rate that has more than doubled since 2018.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Shell filed a counterclaim against Cipriani this week accusing him of extortion and defamation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

And I thought, God, he’s already going to start with the extortion.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith