strong-arm tactics
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Ian Paul, a conservative theologian and a member of the General Synod, denies that this amounted to "strong-arm tactics".
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
He has applied the same strong-arm tactics to boardrooms and corporations, national media outlets, law firms and, most recently, comedians.
From Salon • Jul. 28, 2025
Filipino forces would continue to adhere to the rule of law and would not be provoked by China’s strong-arm tactics, Philippine coast guard Commodore Tarriela said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023
The iPhone maker then filed a lawsuit in December 2021, accusing the Swedish company of using "strong-arm tactics" to renew patents.
From Reuters • Dec. 9, 2022
I want to say, now, that it would be good judgment on your part not to try any more strong-arm tactics on me or on my companions.
From The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass by Patchin, Frank Gee
