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- verb Present participle of
strong-arm .
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One example of this is allowing a single bank to loosen its credit standards to win or fail on the choice, rather than strong-arming all the banks into taking the same risk.
Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » I Challenge Any of These Guys to Open A Business In Ventura County 2009
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But the strong-arming approach is exactly what the Left chose.
Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » I Challenge Any of These Guys to Open A Business In Ventura County 2009
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Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner R., Wisc. said the Obama administration was "strong-arming corporations into supporting its political darlings."
Renewable Firms Seek Tax-Equity Partners Ryan Tracy 2012
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Violet again rises to the occasion, strong-arming the vicar into performing the poignant ceremony, reminding him how much of his livelihood he owes to the Abbey: "I hope it is not vulgar in me to suggest that you find some way to overcome your scruples."
Matt's TV Week in Review: Stunts on Grey's and Glee, and More 2012
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Like when Jane Lynch is defending caning or strong-arming anyone who gets in her cheerleader-possessed way.
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I'm sure that there are, as you say, many passionate, articulate, and credible members of the Associated Press who would be willing to present thoughtful arguments based on credibility and reputation, rather than legal strong-arming and monetary compensation.
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We aren't strong-arming people to ride bikes, but we are here to offer the option of doing that.
As two-wheeled commutes grow in popularity, buyers look for bike-accessible homes Deborah K. Dietsch 2010
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We aren't strong-arming people to ride bikes, but we are here to offer the option of doing that.
As two-wheeled commutes grow in popularity, buyers look for bike-accessible homes Deborah K. Dietsch 2010
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Sounds like the leaders are strong-arming money from the real earners.
Jim Sleeper: Behind The Snarking About OWS Jim Sleeper 2011
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The trial commissioner's report accused Mr. Chesley of muscling into fen-phen litigation under way in Kentucky's Boone Circuit Court and strong-arming attorneys into sharing fees with him in exchange for his "expertise" in handling class actions.
Fen-Phen Lawyer's License at Risk Dionne Searcey 2011
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