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intimidation

[in-tim-i-dey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɪm ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the country first needs a credible electoral council, a free press and measures to protect voters from intimidation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Or he can ignore the intimidation tactic and continue as if nothing happened.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

He also said he is confident that procedures "to protect the First Amendment and protect the freedom of the press and not result in intimidation of journalists or the like were followed."

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Mr. Pirzada began carving, without the least bit of intimidation, as if he had been carving jack-o’-lantems his whole life.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

She believes Combs cut them from the band because neither would give in to his intimidations on and off camera.

From Salon Jan. 27, 2025

Women make up a majority of Iran’s university students and nearly half of the work force, and they have a robust presence in civil society, where they work for greater rights despite arrests and intimidations.

From New York Times Mar. 1, 2023

“Your intimidations and subversive actions have only swelled the ranks of Africans concerned with preserving their dignity.”

From Seattle Times Sep. 24, 2022

Unfortunately, arrests, intimidations and the fear of looming surveillance work to stifle freedom of expression more than any technical filter can.

From Slate May 18, 2017

Steinheil not to repeat to the examining magistrate the revelations she might have made, and the fourth concerning the intimidations to which 'Countess' Ghirelli was submitted by various persons.

From My Memoirs by Marguerite Steinheil




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