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The Military Having Weapons Uses Coercion

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33%7Military ruler charged with misconduct ultimately involving coercion
noun

• firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

29%5 Intimidator who uses force or coercion to control others
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

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Telegraph Cryptic05 May 2025 Down 12 ARMED FORCES
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