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as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares
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Noun
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Maternity leave, accommodation for disability, and protection from bullying and harassment in the workplace are all examples of DEI policies that enjoy widespread support.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Strong’s portrayal of Cohn, a controversial figure known for his bullying tactics and his work as chief counsel to Sen. Joseph McCarthy, also earned him BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This new era of AI can feel intimidating for the limited, human life forms that created it.—
Marc Zao-Sanders,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Dec. 2024
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Only six years older than Crystal, the comedian still found Scorsese intimidating.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Not everybody goes through this intense amount of pressure, and on such a scale and in such a spotlight.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Economists have warned that Trump’s plans for tariffs and tax cuts could create new inflationary pressures and keep interest rates elevated.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ban was meant to address concerns about the data collection, influence and even coercion, and privacy issues.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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There are no secret cameras, no orgies, no other celebrities involved, no underground tunnels, no minors, and not so much as a hint of coercion or violence.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Wisconsin needs a threat on the outside to complement Vinny Anthony II.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Reigning Oakland Athletic League MVP Grayson had a team-high 14 points to go with four swats, each tallied as a high-flying menace who erased shots from the weakside as the Bulldogs won their fifth consecutive game against Oakland.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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One year removed from retirement, safety Tony Jefferson has gone from practice squad menace to reliable starter with 27 tackles in the last six games.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, homeless people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.—
Leah Goodridge,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, Target removed some of its Pride merchandise due to right-wing backlash and threats of violence toward employees.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
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