Sentence examples for extorted from the new from inspiring English sources

He soon established an ascendancy in that body, and on the death of Charles IX in 1611, it was he who extorted from the new king, Gustav II Adolf, a charter guaranteeing the nation against the royal abuses that had latterly prevailed.

At his death the country was exhausted by constant warfare, the monarchy was generally unpopular, and the accession of a new king seemed to offer the opportunity to extort from the crown guarantees against a recurrence of misgovernment.

And let us not forget the grotesque seat licenses our two friendly football teams are extorting from loyal fans for the new stadium in New Jersey.

The gangs charge what residents call a war tax, extorted from homes and businesses, down to the smallest fruit vendor.

And experienced players sometimes extorted money from new arrivals — for example, by forcing them to pay for the restoration of their character's "soul" after it had supposedly been bitten by a "vampire".

More than $5 million is extorted from hacking victims each year, according to Symantec, the cybersecurity firm.

"About $30 billion was extorted from this state.

That they will extort from us the maximum that they possibly can.

He also extorted money from the church, with the help of the Prefect Epinicus, Verina's long-time favourite.

The Romans extorted money from the Israelites to finance their own military occupation and to line their own pockets.

He devised a plan with his driver to abduct the boss; they extorted $51,000 from the company.