as in constraints
the use of power to impose one's will on another
complied with the order only under duress
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And in a strategic competition defined by iteration cycles measured in weeks—not years—those constraints do more than slow the United States down.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Lowering fluoridation levels in drinking water due to supply chain constraints is a new development, separate from efforts by activists who have campaigned to stop the practice for health concerns, though the medical community supports low levels of fluoride in drinking water as safe.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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If reimposed, the levies could further compound inflationary pressures in the world’s largest economy at a time when the war in Iran is pushing up prices, especially in the energy sector.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Letters admitting compulsions and guilt Judge Lopez must also weigh whether letters Cox wrote to a judge in 1993 and 1995 will be admissible.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Duresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duresses. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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