strong-arm
adjective
verb (used with object)
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Contemporary Examples of strong-arm
While these strong-arm tactics have been criticized by some, the governor enjoys strong support from the local population.
Jamie Dettmer recalls long lunches with the Iron Lady at the Savoy Hotel—the whisky, the flirting, and the strong-arm tactics.
So why does the GOP think it can strong-arm the president into compromising on entitlements without first giving in on taxes?
The government has overcharged in this case,” he said, “to strong-arm a plea from my client.
But author Rula Jebreal says the strong-arm tactics cannot thwart a people committed to his ouster.
Historical Examples of strong-arm
Aubrey and the bunch are talking about making a strong-arm squad around me for protection.
My Wonderful VisitCharlie Chaplin
It was safe to assume that this was one of the things the professional "strong-arm man" would not do.
The PriceFrancis Lynde
Saturninus was the first of the Roman politicians to rely as a regular practice upon "strong-arm methods" to carry elections.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United StatesJames Hamilton Lewis
When we crossed the equator, a committee of strong-arm men baptized those of the passengers who had never before crossed the line.
In AfricaJohn T. McCutcheon
I can see what would happen to me—Julius Marston doing it—if I give the strong-arm squad an opening.
Blow The Man DownHolman Day