Use Threats And To Obtain Support

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	verb • rest on for support
	39%	6		Obtain by threats
	verb • obtain through intimidation • obtain by coercion or intimidation • get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
	31%	14		Opposing threats with threats
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The Guardian Cryptic15 Jul 2002	Down 21
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