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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are under duress" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is being forced or pressured to act against their will, often in a legal or psychological context.
Example: "The confession was deemed inadmissible in court because the suspect claimed he was under duress when he made it."
Alternatives: "are being coerced" or "are under pressure."
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"Skills come into sharper relief when spouses are under duress".
When the Knicks are under duress, his first instinct is to take on the entire defense by himself.
"The established operators are under duress and a lot of independents will go out of business this year," he says.
Certainly in the music industry because they are under duress they are more open to partnerships than ever before.
This is an unjust stance regarding the plight of two British citizens who are under duress under very similar circumstances.
"Mr Vice President I know you are under duress to turn things around," says Ryan. Tsk, tsk, tsk, who's sounding defensive now then?
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"It was under duress," this aide stressed.
"Capitalism itself is under duress," he said.
Each Knick was under duress.
But she is, under duress, steel.
Understand me: I was under duress.
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