1
as in forced
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
you cannot blackjack me into going along with this
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2
as in intimidated
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
an extortionist trying to blackjack a shopkeeper into paying protection money
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Instead, Syed was forced out this summer despite two decades of experience in counterterrorism and cyber operations.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025 -
The show also featured a number of first-time nominees and first-time winners like Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller, Hannah Einbinder, and Owen Cooper, all of whom were been forced to amend their moment in the spotlight to adhere to the joke.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Newcastle United vs Barcelona Newcastle and their passionate fans are rarely intimidated by Europe’s biggest clubs visiting, as shown by their 4-1 victory over PSG two seasons ago.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gates of Lodore is a Perfect Entry If you’re intimidated by the long, multi-week aspect of a Grand Canyon rafting trip, and the extremes that a desert river trip entails, the Gates of Lodore is a perfect introduction to whitewater.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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These factors have compelled Lennar to rely more on sales incentives to maintain its sales momentum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Afonso, who works in the Healey administration’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, said he was compelled to push for a recount to provide certainty for District 7 voters after one of the closest preliminary elections in recent city history.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Motivated largely by his desire to please his dead father, who bullied him into believing that toughness is the essence of manhood, Cade insists on pushing past his injury and pursuing his dream.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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For example, Prince William's perspective has been that Meghan Markle bullied palace staff at the private office the two couples shared at Kensington Palace.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investigators allege that Hernandez coerced at least five minors into participating in the production of child pornography on at least seven occasions, consistent with the seven charges.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many of the women who spoke Monday addressed that claim directly, saying they were tricked and coerced from the start and that the deceit went far beyond one lie about where the video would be distributed.—
Alex Riggins,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Family pets, especially dogs, are frightened by the noise and will hide or try to run away.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the first Nobody, Odenkirk’s Hutch has to reignite the sleeping assassin within himself after his family was frightened by a botched home invasion.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lesnar obliged and hit Graves with a second F5.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals star obliged.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, Graham became his mother’s power of attorney, which obligated him to act in her best interest.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some insurance providers are likewise not obligated to or choose not to cover vaccines not included in the CDC immunization schedule.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Blackjacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackjacked. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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