by force
Example Sentences
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Argentina attempted to capture the islands by force in 1982, but after a 10-week conflict its forces surrendered to a British taskforce.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Lebanese authorities have long argued that disarming Hezbollah cannot be imposed by force and would require negotiation with the group.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
For his first Easter message, Pope Leo wrote, “Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue!”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"It is the only alliance that, until now, had a major player behaving like a benevolent hegemon, one that did not impose its actions on others by force," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
‘But I am glad that you will take this willingly and not by force.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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