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under duress

adverb as in under the gun

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Supt Doug Downing said exploitation can take many forms, with the crimes being committed by those under duress extending from "drug dealing right the way through to high-value thefts and violence".

From BBC

An angry Buehler rearranged some items in the Dodgers dugout after the inning, but he did not fold under duress, blanking the Padres on two hits over the next three innings to preserve some bullpen arms and keep his team within striking distance.

On a per-game basis, USC’s quarterback has been under duress more than any other Big Ten passer.

Hill, 49, posted a statement Tuesday on Instagram responding to the lawsuit, alleging that Michél was “under duress because of his legal battles and that this was perhaps affecting his judgment, state of mind and character.”

The police officer told the court Mr Morrow’s solicitor had said he was under duress but wouldn’t elaborate on this during interview.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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