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intimidation

[in-tim-i-day-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɪm ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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After nearly 10 months of intimidation, Mr. Netanyahu will proudly stand at the General Assembly podium on behalf of the Jewish state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

While 49% of Black respondents, 45% of “Hispanic” respondents and 40% of Asian American and Pacific Islander respondents said they expected to face intimidation, just 11% of white respondents said so, the poll found.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

That begs the question of why they were performed, other than raw intimidation, deterring would-be whistleblowers, and punishing the disloyal.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Hampshire Police, which has responsibility for Portsmouth, said the mask ban was to "reduce opportunities for violence, intimidation and criminality".

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

More than three thousand delegates braved police intimidation to assemble and approve the final document.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

She believes Combs cut them from the band because neither would give in to his intimidations on and off camera.

From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2025

“Your intimidations and subversive actions have only swelled the ranks of Africans concerned with preserving their dignity.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2022

“Hate-filled threats and intimidations have no place in our society,” U.S.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2022

“Nothing justifies intimidations and violence toward an elected official of the Republic,” Mr. Macron wrote on Twitter.

From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2019

But no intimidations could move the old man; he was resolved to stay and oversee matters personally; perhaps he suspected Coronado's plan of marrying Clara.

From Overland by J. W. (John William) De Forest




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