as in bullying
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as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
developers trying to strong-arm homeowners into selling their houses at below-market prices
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Noun
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The goal of the law is to protect underage users from the social pressures of social media, inappropriate content, bullying and harassment from peers, and interactions with adult users.—
Ken Sterling,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025 -
Allegations of abuse, bullying and predatory behavior were uncovered, the widespread feeling being that there is still plenty of work to do to make people feel safe and valued in the industry.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
Verb
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
Alistair Smout,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.—
David Hodari,
NBC News,
29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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These traits have enabled them to avoid many of the threats faced by larger, more conspicuous sharks, such as overfishing and habitat destruction.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Minutes before the attack, Fedorov had warned of a threat of high-speed missiles and devastating glide bombs being fired at the Zaporizhzhia region.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The king of college football will be back, and soon But Indiana’s CFP inclusion whipped the Big Ten’s detractors into a frenzy, as skeptics within and outside the SEC looked to discount the Hoosiers’ 11-win season because of their strength of schedule.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Look no further than the image of Jey Uso standing on the announcers’ table with Travis Scott and Pat McAfee during his entrance — whipping fans into a frenzy as a drone flew around him and out over the crowd — for a taste of the energy Uso brings to the ring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But after nine tumultuous years as Canada’s leader, he was forced to announce his resignation on Monday to avoid a revolt from Liberal Members of Parliament, who are facing certain defeat in an election that must be called by October.—
Stephen Maher,
TIME,
7 Jan. 2025
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What would come next for the militia after this historic trial: ruin, recovery or revolt?—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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World & Nation Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister Jan. 6, 2025 The political upheaval comes at a difficult moment for Canada.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The political upheaval comes at a difficult moment for Canada.—
ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Heavy whipping cream: This dairy product usually has a longer shelf life than milk due to its higher fat content and will stay good for weeks if unopened.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Still, few predict that the Chargers will forge a deep playoff run, considering their lack of play makers and their performances this season against top-shelf teams that aren’t tied to the whipping post.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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