arm-twist
Americanverb (used with object)
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Example Sentences
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At the Capitol to arm-twist lawmakers, Mr Biden conceded he was "not sure" his plans would work.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2022
“If I could use this time period to cajole and arm-twist, where people are hopefully going to say, ‘Well, we don’t want to go against Scott right now because he’s not feeling well’?” he said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2016
Neither founder wanted to take money from a financier who might arm-twist them to put profits ahead of quality.
From Forbes ● Oct. 15, 2014
Johnson works every angle possible to cajole, arm-twist or even gently blackmail the bill’s supporters and its detractors into agreeing on a middle way.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2014
They are constrained by the separation of powers and forced to ride the tiger of public opinion; they must persuade, cajole, and arm-twist to get their way.
From Newsweek ● Feb. 13, 2010
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