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coercion

[koh-ur-shuhn] / koʊˈɜr ʃən /


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"No evidence has been found of any coercion," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

In my own house, I attempted to use a different sort of coercion, but without success.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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