intimidate
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He is so eager to intimidate survivors that he’s willing to pay the price of reminding Americans that E. Jean Carroll — and the harrowing, compelling story she tells — exists.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
“We will not stand by and let them continue to try to intimidate us,” Lainy Yompian said during the conference.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"We will vigorously oppose this effort to stifle and intimidate essential reporting," Sinha said.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
With enough warships, a blockade could intimidate many tankers attempting to move oil to and from Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
“It wasn’t anything like what I thought an audition would be. They were just—just looking at us, and trying to intimidate us.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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