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

Giving evidence, Kavak said he did not know what was going on and claimed he disposed of the body while "under duress".

From BBC

Mounting legal fees, costs for process servers, and the total loss of rental income have resulted in severe financial hardship and mental duress.

From Seattle Times

More than 500 left their jobs under duress in 2020 and 2021, and legislators in at least 26 states passed laws to prevent public officials from setting health policies.

From Salon

The shudder is a trauma response, a kind of biological palate cleanser that allows a return to a sense of normalcy after duress.

From New York Times