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duress

[doo-res, dyoo-, door-is, dyoor-] / dʊˈrɛs, djʊ-, ˈdʊər ɪs, ˈdjʊər- /


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And when people return to their home countries -- whether voluntarily or under duress -- help is also drying up, said UNHCR.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

The lawsuit alleges that Macciello modified the loan agreement under duress and agreed to give Shvartsman and his company a greater share of the film’s potential proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Al-Marimi has claimed the confession is false and was made under duress, but judge Friedrich ruled it can be admitted as evidence at the trial.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

“Historically, during periods of duress, societies turn to material goods instead of cash.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Despite his controversial interview with Caesar, many ask about Peeta, assure me that they know he was speaking under duress.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins


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