coercion
Example Sentences
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I find Ms. Stefanik’s defense of this and other forms of coercion mostly convincing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
"Paying a toll legitimises Iran's coercion and sets a precedent under international law that other regimes may want to pursue," wrote Guntram Wolff, senior researcher at the Brussels-based Bruegel think tank.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
To prove undue influence, coercion and the lack of testamentary capacity, you would need doctor’s reports and a paper trail of evidence to make your case.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
There was "no evidence" of illegal "family voting" or voter coercion at the Gorton and Denton by-election, police have concluded after an investigation.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing coercion
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