issue a threat

Examples (10)

• The government decided to issue a threat of sanctions against the rogue nation.
• The union leader warned that they might issue a threat of strike action if demands were not met.
• Historically, empires would often issue threats to smaller states to ensure compliance.
• The company was accused of trying to issue a legal threat to silence its critics.
• In a surprising move, the environmental group chose to issue a direct threat of protest.
• Has the dictator actually issued a direct threat against the neighboring country?
• They were advised not to issue any threats that they couldn't follow through on.
• After negotiations failed, the rebel group chose to issue a public threat of military action.
• The international body plans to issue a severe threat of economic embargo.
• Despite the escalating tension, neither side has officially issued a direct threat of war.