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coercion

[koh-ur-shuhn] / koʊˈɜr ʃən /


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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

“Just as many didn’t know the U.S. had all these tools for economic coercion, China is now saying, ‘look, we’ve prepared a bag of tricks too,’” said Damien Ma, director of research center Carnegie China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The calamities each couple faces spin out into a web of favors and coercion in this tale of broken systems and characters going to great lengths to get what they want.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That at least has the dignity of coercion.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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