as in persistent
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using force or threats to make someone do something; using coercion
coercive measures
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Recent Examples of coercive
Today, direct intervention may be off the table, but coercive measures can influence Russia’s calculations.
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Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
In May 2024, four women filed a lawsuit against Andrew Tate in the U.K.'s High Court, accusing him of rape, physical violence, and coercive control between 2013 and 2016.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
One, the measure--acronym for Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying--seeks to shield a vibrant free press from coercive government intrusion.
—The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Soar is one of the many creative schooling options that has emerged or expanded over the past several years, offering a less coercive, more personalized educational environment.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
In May 2024, four women filed a lawsuit against Andrew Tate in the U.K.'s High Court, accusing him of rape, physical violence, and coercive control between 2013 and 2016.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
One, the measure--acronym for Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying--seeks to shield a vibrant free press from coercive government intrusion.
—The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Soar is one of the many creative schooling options that has emerged or expanded over the past several years, offering a less coercive, more personalized educational environment.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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