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intimidate

[in-tim-i-deyt] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt /


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“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Two of the people in a continuing civil rights lawsuit accuse DHS of unlawfully using their license plates and biometric data to track and intimidate them for exercising their First Amendment rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“He’s gone so far as to try and intimidate the pope, for God’s sake,” Racicot said.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"It is extremely concerning to see this kind of behaviour, which is a clear attempt to intimidate and punish Anthropic for refusing to remove ethical safeguards," Sir Sadiq wrote.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The NSA insisted—then and always—that the raid was merely a routine matter, but Elizebeth and William believed it had been intended to humiliate and intimidate.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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