duress

Example Sentences

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"We still do not know exactly what we are signing up to, and are essentially doing so under duress."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

What many saw was a cautious career prosecutor who was forced to testify under duress and who deflected questions from both Democrats and Republicans by referring repeatedly to his voluminous report.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Canada’s economy is struggling with slow growth, with manufacturers under duress from hefty U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Haggis has its defenders, but it is not, for most Americans, a food you crave under emotional duress.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Despite his controversial interview with Caesar, many ask about Peeta, assure me that they know he was speaking under duress.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins