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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'strong-armed into' is correct and usable in written English
You can use this phrase to describe a situation when someone is forced or pressured into doing something. For example, "John was strong-armed into signing the contract without reading it first."
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Studios, meanwhile, trying to hold down costs, complain about being strong-armed into hiring theAudience.
Under Putin, they were co-opted, marginalized, or strong-armed into obedience.
Russians who have links to the United States will be strong-armed into leaving their jobs and, often, the country.
But after all we've seen since, I'm beginning to wonder if Romney was just strong-armed into taking him.
While Homer & Company are under attack, he's been strong-armed into teaching a class on screwball comedies in the movies.
"She described to me feeling as though they were strong-armed into seating people that they didn't feel were ready".
At the same time, restaurants and clubs are being strong-armed into paying for the music they play.
Both recounted stories from past employers in which they felt strong-armed into giving to a particular cause.
Armstrong told me he had to be strong-armed into writing about Millie; he has no interest in being famous.
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"Based on what we know, some bankers were sweet-talked -- and others were strong-armed -- into participating in many of Enron's questionable off-the-balance-sheet partnerships," said Ken Johnson, a spokesman for Representative Billy Tauzin, the Louisiana Republican who is chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
I do not believe that business owners should be strong armed into supporting any cause or program.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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