coercions

noun

plural of coercion
as in constraints
the use of power to impose one's will on another a promise obtained by coercion is never binding

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  1. constraints
  2. pressures
  3. compulsions
Noun
  • The use of digital manufacturing tools enables the team to evaluate different production scenarios and identify potential constraints in advance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy.
    — Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of constraints
Noun
  • According to Pro Football Focus, Caliendo surrendered five pressures, including a sack, in Suamataia’s place.
    — Pete Sweeney November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • With the demand for beef holding steady (see box), price pressures are likely to remain strong for years.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pressures
Noun
  • Prediction markets then capitalize on the digital environments that profit from young people’s compulsions.
    — Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The real question is whether Pennsylvania and cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia want skill games and other gambling opportunities to be widespread and unavoidable for people who struggle with compulsions to gamble.
    — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of compulsions
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