duress

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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

Sanders said he still believed Calocane had shown "elements of control, of planning", seemed to be "exhibiting choices" and "did not seem to be under duress".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Since then, former group members have revised their statements, saying that their initial testimony was made under duress from the Martins, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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