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
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
They said the proposal "does not sufficiently guard against coercion or protect the most vulnerable people in our society".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
There have also been glimpses of how China could use economic coercion.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The conversation that follows involves more creative coercion than outright job offer, and there are several deviations into the subjects of the ballet, modern fashion, and Japanese mythology.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing coercion
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President Trump's Second State of the Union Address (2019)
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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