coercion
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There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
"We express our grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including coercion through arbitrary export restrictions that may lead to supply chain disruptions, notably for critical minerals, and undermine economic security and resilience," the ministers said.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Asked whether the FDA is considering possible downstream effects such as coercion and abuse alongside medical data in its safety review of mifepristone, press secretary Emily Hilliard dodged the question.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
China denied coercion, while praising the three African countries saying it had "high appreciation" for them.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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