1
as in forced
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
you cannot blackjack me into going along with this
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as in intimidated
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
an extortionist trying to blackjack a shopkeeper into paying protection money
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Airlines around the world have been forced to cancel flights through multiple cities in the area, affecting thousands of global travelers.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Liz’s view The finance set has been worried about private credit, amplified by the troubles at Blue Owl, where a flood of redemption requests forced the firm to sell assets and look to wind down one of its funds for individual investors.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The lawyers who flanked Gisèle Pelicot in court, protected her from cameras, took her to lunch every day so that she wouldn’t be intimidated by seeing some of the men who were on trial for assaulting her drinking beer and laughing together in a nearby café.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Legal experts question Carr’s authority to enforce the rule but say broadcasters are intimidated by threats to pull their licenses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But a coroner can’t do that unilaterally, the NSW Coroner’s Court told CNN –– an inquest needs to be requested by police or a party with new evidence or compelled by the Supreme Court or the attorney general.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.—
Maegan Vazquez,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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There were times during manager David Moyes’ first stint at the club when Everton bullied United sides.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But experts say he’s being socialized, not bullied, by other macaques.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
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While titles are not yet being disclosed, the first series is set in a ruthless fashion empire where a desperate young designer is coerced by her stepmother into spying on a notorious playboy CEO.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the gaming platform has been at the center of several lawsuits, including one filed last year where a California woman alleged that her teenage son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on Roblox and Discord.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Its length was its first declaration of disrespect for those obliged to sit through it.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Western Illinois coach obliged, and Wagner made the team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Broadcasters are not obligated to participate in the FCC's initiative, according to Carr's statement.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Christians are obligated to fast and abstain on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, as well as fast from meat on Fridays during Lent, according to Catholic Online.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Blackjacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackjacked. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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