scare tactics

Example Sentences

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"But it's hard to ignore that Anthropic has a history of scare tactics."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Those programs were scare tactics, right?” said Sanho, who was a student activist when the government first invited “Officer Friendly or Not-So-Friendly” to come into the classroom.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

This does not mean using scare tactics, which have been shown to backfire.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2024

If the allegations prove true, they amount to cruel and illegal scare tactics.

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2023

“Do you mind skipping the scare tactics and the head games? Just tell me the details of your offer. I have other matters to attend to.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline