arm-twisting

Example Sentences

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In March, the Supreme Court reversed the decision, holding that the arm-twisting officer should be protected by qualified immunity.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

In Westminster a lot of power is derived from patronage, as well as feelings of loyalty to a party, plus occasional warnings, threats and arm-twisting.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

This time, it appears, no U.S. arm-twisting will be needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

“He was very good at making it in people’s interests to be cooperating with him. I don’t know if he did arm-twisting exactly. It was implicit, I would say.”

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

“It took endless arm-twisting to get the French authorities to release the blueprints to make these sets. And while we believe they are exact, we don’t know for certain what’s in here.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti