inflict
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China’s levers to exact financial pain would have an effect far wider than what Iran can inflict in the Persian Gulf, Freymann observes.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“It now seeks to inflict additional pressure on the regime by making the living conditions for civilians intolerable.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
“The longer the conflict and disruptions persist, the larger the possible negative hit to business and consumer confidence from increased uncertainty that would inflict further drag on economic activity.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
It’s hard to overemphasize the chaos an abrupt revocation of identity documents can inflict on a person’s life.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
The purpose of conventional warfare is to inflict damage on the opponent’s military forces.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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