as in constraints
the use of power to impose one's will on another
it took some arm-twisting, but they eventually agreed to make a donation
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Noun
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That makes what these stellar series pulled off even more impressive given the budgetary and reputational constraints.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Leaders and the public will confront new energy constraints and solutions.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chipotle’s 2025 was its worst year ever, with same-store sales falling for the first time since going public and shares plunging 37% amid economic pressures.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Whether prices continue to climb may depend on wholesale costs, supply chain pressures and global trade policies.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Within a week, the compulsions disappeared.—
J. Aaron Sanders,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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James, not unlike his alcoholic father, is at the mercy of his compulsions.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Arm-twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm-twistings. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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