coerced

Example Sentences

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What will change is that Americans will no longer be coerced into sacrificing their First Amendment rights.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, China is known to have “conducted coerced repatriations of economic fugitives from the U.K. and kidnapping of dual nationals overseas.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It said that he was waiving his right to an attorney, and that he hadn’t been coerced.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

“It ensures they understand their rights and options — and for many who were trafficked or coerced, returning home to their family is the safest path.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Then she coerced Papa into dragging the tree to her sisters and brother.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser