duress

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In crisis talks Sunday, EU ambassadors also discussed using a never-before-deployed tool—often dubbed the bazooka—that allows them to fight back when under economic duress from another country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several members have since parted ways with the group and revised their statements to police, saying that their original testimony was made under duress from the group’s leaders, according to Colton Police Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times

Constantly under duress from a pass rush that met little resistance from his offensive line, Iamaleava was his team’s leading passer and rusher despite being sacked 27 times.

From Los Angeles Times

Several members have since parted ways with the group and recently revised their statements to Colton police, saying that their original testimony was made under duress from the group’s leaders, McFarland said.

From Los Angeles Times

Since Timothy’s death, several members have parted ways with the group and recently revised their statements to Colton police, saying that their original testimony was made under duress from the group’s leaders, Colton police Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times