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How do you use coerce in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "coerce" in a sentence:

* "The dictator used threats and violence to coerce the citizens into obedience." (This shows coercion through force)

* "The company tried to coerce its employees into signing a contract by withholding their paychecks." (This shows coercion through manipulation)

* "The government was accused of coercing journalists into reporting false information." (This shows coercion through pressure)

* "She didn't want to go, but her friends coerced her into attending the party." (This shows coercion through persuasion, but can also be seen as emotional manipulation)

* "The lawyer argued that the confession was coerced and should be inadmissible in court." (This shows coercion in a legal context)

Remember, "coerce" implies an act of forcing someone to do something against their will, whether through physical force, threats, manipulation, or pressure.

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