arm-twist

Example Sentences

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The House Republicans called the rules the "latest attempt to carry out President Biden’s radical rush-to-green agenda, which will take away Americans’ choice when it comes to the kind of vehicle they drive—and arm-twist people into buying vehicles they can’t afford."

From Reuters

Mr. McCarthy may have needed to arm-twist and cajole to pass legislation that will go nowhere in the Senate, but his ability to keep his members together — including soliciting “yes” votes from right-wing members who proudly boasted that they had never before voted to increase the debt ceiling — amounted to a significant, if symbolic, achievement.

From New York Times

Mr. Jaffrelot said Mr. Modi’s methods for exerting influence over elements of the judiciary were not unlike those he has used against political opponents, winning them to his side by dangling new posts and incentives, or using institutional levers at his disposal to arm-twist those who resist.

From New York Times

Ms. Pelosi, renowned for her ability to arm-twist and coax, won seven votes by agreeing to limit her tenure, picked up another eight by promising to implement rules aimed at fostering more bipartisan legislating, and won over her sole would-be challenger by creating a subcommittee chairmanship for her.

From New York Times

During the height of the COVID-19 crisis, critics of the CDC warned of a public health mission creep in which federal officials would arm-twist Americans into using them as a tool against a never-ending array of pathogens that fly from people’s faces.

From Washington Times