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coercion

[koh-ur-shuhn] / koʊˈɜr ʃən /


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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

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

There have also been glimpses of how China could use economic coercion.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

That at least has the dignity of coercion.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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