strong-armed; strong-arming; strong-arms
Examples of strong-arm in a Sentence
Verb
developers trying to strong-arm homeowners into selling their houses at below-market prices
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
But they are mentioned without context, in a way that underlines the Smithsonian’s touchy relationship with an administration that has not hesitated to strong-arm the institution.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Four suspects were arrested in San Francisco last week after a strong-arm robbery and several auto burglaries, police said Monday.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Applying Pressure Activists are trying to capitalize on the threat of the election to strong-arm politicians into supporting anti-data center measures.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
19 June 2026
But they are mentioned without context, in a way that underlines the Smithsonian’s touchy relationship with an administration that has not hesitated to strong-arm the institution.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Verb
And if two media companies were strong-armed out of the deal, were their First Amendment rights violated?
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Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Four suspects were arrested in San Francisco last week after a strong-arm robbery and several auto burglaries, police said Monday.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Strong-arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-arm. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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