extortion
Example Sentences
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In 2024, Somalia's intelligence agency said it had shut down 20 WhatsApp groups allegedly operated by al-Shabab for extortion and intimidation.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
When he came forward to report the extortion scam to the Fed, he found internal investigators were more interested in his travel and contacts in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“The era of bullying and extortion is over,” wrote Mohammad Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Despite political disillusionment, Peruvians' main concern is security, as criminal gangs spread and extortion complaints spiked ninefold in five years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
And I thought, God, he’s already going to start with the extortion.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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