duress

Example Sentences

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"I think the best way to make those concessions is voluntarily rather than under duress. It's a better look certainly," says Rory Sutherland.

From BBC

A preponderance of angled close-up shots reveals with clarity of various states of Parry and Jack’s duress with grizzled facial features distinguished by stringy long hair, unkempt beard dirt and plenty of glistening sweat.

From Washington Times

American businesses and entrepreneurs feel under duress from foreign threats, according to the U.S.

From Washington Times

In a different video released by the Russian authorities on Monday - which may have been filmed under duress - Ms Trepova was heard admitting she brought a statuette to the cafe that later blew up.

From BBC

In a video released by the authorities on Monday - most likely recorded under duress - Ms Trepova was heard admitting she brought a statuette to the cafe that later blew up.

From BBC